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My son was detected with hand foot mouth and now my daughters have a fever and the back of their mouth looks really swollen. should i be concerned?
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Likely has the same : Most likely his siblings will have the same illness. For most children hand foot mouth disease is uncomfortable but will get better on its own. Offer cool drinks, popsicles and avoid acidic foods that will irritate sores in the mouth.
Answered 8/16/2013
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