Patient's question:
Recently, the children around us have been feverish with rashes. I heard from the doctor that these children all have Kawasaki disease. I'm quite worried because we also have children at home. Today, when getting vaccinated, the doctor said there is a vaccine for Kawasaki disease, so I had my child get vaccinated. I want to know if the prognosis for Kawasaki disease means my child will never get this disease again?Doctor's answer:
Regardless of how completely Kawasaki disease is recovered, it is necessary to have regular follow-up examinations. It is recommended to have an echocardiogram every six months. Kawasaki disease is a typical common childhood illness. If this disease is not treated in a timely manner, it can have serious consequences for the patient. Usually, the patient's skin will become hard and redness and swelling will reappear. This condition cannot be self-healed.