Question
My child is now 5 years old and got infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease while playing at a water park. I have already disinfected all his things at home. I also went to the hospital and got medication prescribed, but the doctor suggested injections, which I did not get. Does hand, foot, and mouth disease require medication?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease requires determination of whether intravenous treatment is needed based on the severity of the condition. If symptoms of severe hand, foot, and mouth disease appear, such as persistent high fever that does not subside, consciousness disturbance, convulsions, vomiting, or jumping around with fear of falling, immediate intravenous treatment is required. It is recommended to avoid taking children to crowded places to reduce the risk of cross-infection. At the same time, pay attention to frequent hand washing and maintain a light and hygienic diet.