Pediatricians are warning parents about a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease cases this summer, with young children being ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious, with symptoms ranging from fever and a rash to sore throat and diarrhea, ...

In today’s Health Alert, a common childhood infection is making the rounds again this summer. Doctors are seeing more cases ...

Lubbock Public Health reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease cases in a few daycares across the Hub City. Rachel ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness that causes sores in one's mouth and a rash that often consists of small, white blisters or red bumps that usually appear on one's hands and 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.

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.

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.

“Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by one of a handful of viruses, particularly the Coxsackie virus. The rash appears as flat or slightly raised red spots with a small, fluid-filled bubble.

The disease is characterized by fever, “sores in the mouth,” sore throat, and “a rash on the hands and feet.” Hand, foot, and mouth disease is most often found in young children.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there is no specific treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Symptoms typically clear up ...