Question
My child had hand, foot, and mouth disease a few days ago and recovered after being infused with fluids for 4 days. However, they had a high fever again the day after, and the doctor at the hospital said it was flu. Today, after another round of fluids, the fever hasn’t gone down. They have a bit of coughing and vomiting when eating. The doctor prescribed only one bag of flu medication. I’ve taken the fever-reducing medicine three times today, but can’t take too much. There have been quite a few cases of flu recently.
Answer
Fever is the body’s protective immune response, helping to clear viruses and bacteria from within. When a child has a fever, it’s important to keep them well-hydrated. For temperatures below 38.5°C, consider physical cooling (cooling) methods such as pediatric acupuncture or applying fever-reducing herbal patches. Be cautious when increasing the frequency of fever-reducing medication. These are suggestions for the question “What should I do if my child has a fever after recovering from hand, foot, and mouth disease?” I hope this helps you, and wish you health!