Question
Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease only once in a child’s life?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease currently has no vaccine. However, there are over 20 types of viruses that can cause the disease, making it possible to be infected again. Pay attention to increasing nutrition, avoiding catching a cold, and preventing infection. Take oral B-complex vitamins such as Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C; for mouth ulcers, apply plum powder, gold mold cod liver oil, or tin powder externally. For severe pain, apply lidocaine or benzocaine with borax glycerin to promote the healing of the ulcerated area. Also, maintain regional cleanliness to avoid secondary bacterial infections.