Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness known for its rash, mouth sores, and slightly raised red spots or white blisters on the palms of one's hands and the soles of one's feet.

Take a deep breath. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (often caused by coxsackieviruses) is very common in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers under age 5.

Thanks, Libby Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infection caused by coxsackievirus. It’s more common in warmer weather, or year-round in areas with warmer climates.

Doctors warn about hand, foot and mouth disease A contagious childhood illnesses with a memorable name appears to be spreading across several states. Doctors are reportedly seeing more and more ...

A viral infection called hand, foot and mouth disease has hit Florida State University. The infection, which is typically more common in babies and toddlers, has affected a small group of students ...

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is commonly caused by coxsackie virus A16, a member of the enterovirus family. In some cases can be caused by the coxsackie B or the enterovirus 71 virus.

Noah Syndergaard has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease and is going on the DL, John Ricco said. It’s possible Syndergaard got the disease at a recent camp he held for kids.

When I first heard about hand-foot-and-mouth disease it sounded to me like some antiquated illness eradicated long ago. But I have since learned that this virus, which mainly affects children, is ...

Frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with an infected person will help prevent HFMD. For more information on hand, foot, mouth disease, see the CDC fact sheet.

Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are popping up this year. It’s a viral infection usually seen in the summer and early fall, and it’s typically common in children younger than 5 years old.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is mild, but it’s highly contagious. Those inflicted can have sores in the mouth, along with rashes on the hands and feet, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Avoid sharing utensils or drinks with someone who is sick. Hand, foot, and mouth will typically go away in a few days; which is good news for mom Pink, who still has 12 more tour dates in Australia.