Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Issues and Management

Question

How to deal with a child’s recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease again, it may be due to a weakened immune system, leading to a recurrence of the viral infection. In this situation, it is recommended to promptly take oral antiviral medication and monitor body temperature. Decide whether to perform physical cooling (cooling) or fever reduction based on the child’s mental state and temperature. Additionally, make sure the child drinks plenty of water.