Treating a severe hand, foot, and mouth disease case can cost nearly 50 million dong, five times more than a mild case, excluding care for children with long-term complications.
My 3-year-old child recently recovered from hand, foot, and mouth disease two weeks ago. How long until reinfection is possible, and what steps can be taken to prevent it? (Tu An, 30, Vinh Long)
Vi, 6, developed mouth ulcers, blisters on her hands and feet, fever, and startled sleep, leading doctors to diagnose her with hand, foot, and mouth disease showing signs of severe progression.
My child's classmate has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and my child currently only has a fever without blisters; could they still have it? (Thanh Huyen, 32, Da Nang)
My child recovered from hand, foot, and mouth disease but was re-infected. Is the second infection less severe, and how should I monitor my child? (Anh Thu, 30, Bac Giang)
The teacher announced that a child in the class has grade one hand, foot, and mouth disease, being monitored at home. Should I let my child stay home or continue to go to school? (Thuy Mai, 32, Phu Tho)
A child has grade one hand, foot, and mouth disease and is being monitored at home. Is it necessary to avoid drafts? The child's grandmother suggested this would help them recover faster; is that true? (Hoang Nam, 28, Ben Tre)
