Patient's question:
In the child's class, many children have recently contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, my child recovered from hand, foot, and mouth disease six months ago. Will he get infected again now? After all, he's in third grade, and grades are very important. I don't want him to take a leave of absence. If he does, he'll go wild when he comes back, and the family won't be able to control him at all.Doctor's answer:
It is possible to get hand, foot, and mouth disease again after recovery, because hand, foot, and mouth disease does not provide lifelong immunity. Moreover, there are many types of viruses that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease, so reinfection can occur. You should wash your hands frequently, maintain good hygiene, avoid close contact with people who have hand, foot, and mouth disease, and try to minimize visits to crowded places. Open windows often to ensure good ventilation and maintain air circulation indoors. Drink plenty of water.