A 3-year-old girl with hand, foot, and mouth disease has a body temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius, scattered blisters on her hands and feet, is in good spirits, but has slightly reduced appetite. The illness has been ongoing for two days, and she has had contact with a patient of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
When a child is suspected of having hand, foot, and mouth disease, they should be isolated immediately and taken to the hospital for treatment due to its highly contagious nature. In daily life, nutritious drinks like juice can be provided to aid digestion and absorption of vitamins, promoting recovery.