Vijay Reddy Vijay Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Can you have hfmd without fever?

My daughter's school sent a notice about HFMD cases, and she has some spots but no fever. Is it possible to have HFMD symptoms without running a temperature?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, you can have HFMD without any fever. When my younger brother got it, he only had the mild skin spots on his palms and no temperature at all. Just ensure a clean diet, plenty of fluids, and consult a doctor for any soothing ointments.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I try to be very careful with health claims, but from what I have seen in my family, HFMD doesn't always come with a fever. It's always best to have a doctor check the rashes to confirm if it's actually HFMD or some other viral rash.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! Yes, a lot of times kids just get the blisters on their hands and feet without any fever at all. Just keep them hydrated with cold milkshakes or coconut water and they'll be fine in a week.

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Savitri Rao Savitri Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, dear. It is very common for children to get Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease with just the rash and absolutely no fever. Keep them comfortable, avoid giving them spicy or salty foods that might hurt their mouth sores, and let a pediatrician take a look.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is possible. Keep the child isolated as it is highly contagious, and consult a doctor for diagnosis.

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