Initial Treatment and Prevention Measures for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

For a 5-year-old child diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is recommended to take oral antiviral medication and apply antiviral ointment topically. Encourage the child to drink plenty of water, consume more vegetables and fruits, and avoid high-fat and spicy foods, as well as reducing the intake of snacks. It is advised not to take the child to crowded places and to maintain good indoor ventilation and hygiene. It is necessary to wash the child’s hands and feet with soap and water daily.
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