Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a virus called Coxsackie virus. Antibiotics will not help hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Symptoms may include:
- Sore throat
- Drooling
- Sores in the mouth
- 1/3 of children get small red bumps or blisters on the hands and feet
- fever
- loose stools
- decreased appetite and refusal to drink
If your child has hand, foot, and mouth disease:
- encourage fluid intake
- use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain
- avoid acidic beverages, and salty or spicy foods
Call or make an appointment online if:
- Your child has not had urine in 10 hours
- Your child refuses to drink liquids
- Your child is short of breath
- Your child’s neck is stiff
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