A 39-year-old female asked:
think my son has hfm, was around other kids this weekend, my daughter doesn't seem to have it, but i'm worried now that other kids were exposed. ?
2 doctor answers
Dr. John Michel answered
46 years experience Family Medicine
Not much to do. : It is unclear as to what your son has . Hand foot and mouth disease include a viral illness of painful oral ulcers, , low grade fever and vesicles on hands and feet. Sister will probably get it. Treatment is symptomatic. Warn the other families. time is the treatment.
Answered on Jun 29, 2014
Dr. Aarathi Rangachar answered
20 years experience Pediatrics
Don't worry!: Hand foot mouth disease is highly contagious . But it is a self limited disease. Yes , we recommend limit exposure in kids who have them . But if other kids have been in contact with him already just let their parents know so they are aware of it and can seek the necessary medical attention . Don't worry ,it is fine .
Answered on Jan 15, 2015
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