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Hand foot mouth disease
My 2 year old son has hmfd.will it spread to my six years old daughter?she had that once at her younger age
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Unfortunately, having HFMD once does not guarantee lifelong immunity. HFMD can be caused by different strains of viruses, most commonly coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus 71. While you may develop immunity to the specific strain of virus that caused your initial infection, you can still contract HFMD again from a different strain.
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Yes.its communicable disease.
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Yes it is contagious and will affect your daughter if stays in contact.
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Avoid close Contact
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Yes it is highly contagious and infection once doesn't confer a lifelong protection
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keep a close eye on the child and look for any symptoms like rashes or mouth ulcers.
Health Tips
Avoid close contact
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is highly contagious and can still spread to your daughter.
She is only immune to the specific strain she had previously, meaning a new strain can cause reinfection.
Fortunately, older children usually have stronger defenses and experience much milder symptoms than a two-year-old.
To protect her, practice strict handwashing, sanitize shared toys, and prevent the children from sharing utensils.
Keep a close watch for signs like a fever or mouth sores, and consult a pediatrician for guidance.
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HFMD spreads through respiratory droplets and children are prone more than once. Maintain hand hygiene , frequent washing and make sure your son is well hydrated. Avoid close contact, clean toys which they share.
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
yes it is contagious disease which can present amongst each other
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maintain distance
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hydrate the child well
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Dr. Chikkam Kavya
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes , even if your child had HFMD while he was/she was young , there is a chance that they might get it again .
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If child develops fever and rash - approach to your nearest Pediatrician to get them checked .
Make sure you look for warning signs - like high grade fever , decreased oral intake / decreased urine output
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it’s a communicable disease .
Isolate this child for 7-10 days .
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It can occur in elder kid if reinfection Happens with other Serotype.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Can spread
Maintain hygiene and make distance between siblings
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