Oskar had it a couple of years ago... it's VERY contagious. Oddly, he only got one blister on his hand. When they have scabbed and gone, the doc said that they're usually good. The fluid in them is contagious. I'll pm you a link which is great for all things kids like this. Here is just a bit of what it says... Blisters are red with a small bubble of fluid on top. Occasionally, a pink rash may be seen on other parts of the body, such as the buttocks and thighs. Anyway, will send to you now. Hope it's all over with quickly.
It comes out in all different ways, some get blisters on hands, feet, around and in mouth and on bottom, others only on one area, sometimes they say they can have no blisters at all.
You really don't need the doctor unless your little one has persistent fevers with it (even then they won;t do much) - usually they say to let it run it's course. I think it's in the same family as slap cheek and several other viral infections, all which you can't treat with anything.
When DD had it she only had a few spots in and around her mouth as well. We took her to emergency to have it checked out (DH works at the hospital) and was told it looked like HFMD and was also advised that it is transmitted via bodily fluids - kids sharing toys they have been chewing on or sharing drink bottles mainly - and that after the spots go away they are still contagious for about 3 weeks afterwards.
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