Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infection caused by the Coxsackie virus that usually affects young children. Outbreaks are common in the summer. Children may suffer from fever, sore blisters in the mouth/throat, headache, drinking and eating less, vomiting and/or diarrhea. There is usually a skin rash that looks like red spots with small blisters on top on the hands (palms) and feet (soles) and sometimes other places on the body. It can last for 7 to 10 days. and there is no treatment for the infection. Antibiotics won t help. The most common complication is dehydration, so give plenty of liquids. If he has sores in his mouth, offer cold, bland liquids such as milk or water. Do not give fruit juice because it will sting. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help reduce the pain caused by mouth sores. Do not pop the blisters. You need to seek medical care if your child has signs of dehydration - dry skin, mouth and tongue, less than 4 wet diapers in a day. Or signs of severe infection like breathing rapidly or being lethargic/confused.