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.

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.

The same is true for other aliments as well, like hand, foot, and mouth disease. Though hand, food, and mouth disease can impact people of all ages, it is certainly more common in kids.

Adults can have hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is often milder than in children and can more easily spread. Most adults get better in 7 to 10 days.

If you suspect your child has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, PHCE generally advises parents to keep their child home during the initial days of illness to minimize exposure to other children.

Yes, even as an adult, you can get hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The illness is more common in children under 5, but it can also affect older children, teenagers, and adults.

Burns adds that in recent weeks, their office has seen a large number of patients coming in with hand, foot, and mouth. "We're seeing a lot of it now compared to previous just because of kids all ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common, highly contagious viral infection that can cause diarrhea and other symptoms. HFMD is most common in young children but can affect anyone of any age.

"Hand, foot and mouth disease is very likely to occur in situations where a lot of young children congregate, such as playgrounds and similar areas," said Dr. Campbell.

"Hand, foot and mouth disease is very likely to occur in situations where a lot of young children congregate, such as playgrounds and similar areas," said Dr. Campbell.

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