Question
Will hand, foot, and mouth disease recur after treatment?
Answer
Prevent children from coming into contact with patients or those with suspicious symptoms. Always wash hands before eating, avoid using others’ utensils or other personal items carelessly, and try to minimize visits to crowded public places. If a child is infected, ensure they get plenty of rest in bed, drink warm water frequently when they have a fever, and eat light and soft foods. Pay attention to giving low-temperature foods to the child if they have a sore mouth. In case of severe pain that prevents eating, seek immediate hospitalization for intravenous fluid therapy to replenish the body’s energy. Pay attention to the child’s hygiene and maintain good living habits to speed up recovery and prevent recurrence.