A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized with a high fever, vomiting, and rapid breathing, leading doctors to diagnose him with the most severe form of hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, dengue fever, and Covid-19 have simultaneously increased two to fourfold in many localities, prompting health authorities to recommend preventing overlapping epidemics.

My 13-month-old child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. I've heard that severe cases can lead to delayed cognitive development. Is this true, and how can it be prevented? (Phuong Thao, 33, Ho Chi Minh City)

Baby My, 13 months old, presented with a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, a rapid pulse of 160 beats/minute, red ulcerated throat mucosa, and elevated inflammatory markers due to hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated by bronchitis.

My three-year-old child has grade one hand, foot, and mouth disease and is being monitored at home. They are scheduled for a meningococcal vaccine; when can they receive it? (Hai Nam, 30, An Giang)

Hand, foot, and mouth disease and dengue fever cases are sharply increasing across many localities, with health officials warning of further escalation in infections and severe cases if communities do not take decisive preventive action.

Soft, cool fruits rich in antioxidants and vitamin C provide essential nutrients and hydration, aiding children with hand, foot, and mouth disease in a swift recovery.