Can Children Over 10 Still Get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly occurring in infants and young children, but children over the age of 10 can still be infected. The disease can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in severe cases, may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. During outbreaks, kindergartens and nurseries are prone to collective infections, and families are also prone to clustered outbreaks. The disease is highly contagious with complex transmission routes, so precautions should be taken.
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Can Children Receive Intravenous Prophylaxis?

My son is now 3 years old and often gets colds. His last cold lasted over a month, accompanied by a few days of fever. He received several days of antibiotic injections and about two weeks of antibiotics, resulting in a weakened constitution. A pediatrician suggested administering intravenous prophylaxis to boost his immunity. Can he receive the injection?
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Can Children Receive Sedative Injections?

My son is now 3 years old and often catches colds. His last cold lasted over a month, accompanied by a few days of fever. He received several days of anti-inflammatory injections and took antibiotics for about two weeks, resulting in a weakened constitution. A pediatrician suggested injecting sedative to boost his immunity. Can he receive the injection?
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