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Multiple states are experiencing a surge in hand, foot, and mouth disease, a highly contagious virus affecting mainly children but also adults, with symptoms including blisters and rash. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, contact with blisters, and contaminated surfaces. Most recover at home with symptomatic care, but good hygiene and avoiding sick individuals are key to prevention.
Multiple states are experiencing an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease, a highly contagious virus affecting mainly children but also adults, with symptoms like blisters and rash. Experts emphasize the importance of good hygiene, especially hand-washing, to prevent spread, and note most recover at home with symptomatic care. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, contact with blisters, and contaminated surfaces, and can cause serious complications in rare cases.
Multiple states are experiencing an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease, a highly contagious virus affecting mainly children but also adults, with symptoms including blisters and rash. Experts emphasize the importance of good hygiene, especially hand-washing, to prevent spread, and note that most recover at home with symptomatic care. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, contact with blisters, and contaminated surfaces, and can cause serious complications in rare cases.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious viral illness affecting mainly children under 5, characterized by fever, mouth sores, and rashes on hands and feet. It spreads easily through close contact and contaminated surfaces, but most cases are mild and resolve within a week to 10 days. Prevention includes good hygiene practices, and children can return to school once symptoms improve. Adults can also get the disease, though symptoms are usually milder.
An increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreaks has been reported in Maryland schools and childcare centers, with 276 cases so far this year, significantly higher than previous years. The disease, caused by coxsackievirus A16, is generally mild and resolves on its own within a week, but prevention through good hygiene is recommended as there is no vaccine.
A spike in hand, foot, and mouth disease has been reported in over 40 schools in Prince George’s County, prompting health warnings and increased sanitation measures. The disease, highly contagious but not life-threatening, spreads through contact and requires proper hand hygiene, staying home when symptomatic, and thorough cleaning of shared items to prevent further transmission.
An outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease has affected 31 schools and 3 child care centers in Shelby County, Tennessee, with at least 178 cases. The disease, common in children under 5, is highly contagious but usually mild, spreading through droplets, surfaces, and contact with blisters or feces. Health officials are monitoring the situation, advising good hygiene and keeping sick children home, though children can often continue attending school if symptoms are mild and they are fever-free.
The Green Bay Area Public Schools have confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, which primarily affects children and spreads quickly in school settings. The disease causes symptoms like fever, mouth sores, and rashes, and can be prevented through good hygiene practices. Most cases resolve within 7 to 10 days, but precautions are advised to prevent further spread.
Center Moriches High School forfeited a football game after some players contracted Coxsackievirus, likely causing hand, foot, and mouth disease, leading to health precautions and a decision to prevent virus spread, with the team expected to recover and a future game pending.
A Montgomery charter school, Life Academy, has temporarily closed for a week due to a contagious hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak, with plans to reopen after deep cleaning and sanitization, and students will continue learning remotely.
Life Academy in Montgomery has canceled classes for the rest of the week due to multiple cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, affecting the entire school as a precaution, with classes resuming on September 29. The disease is a common viral infection in children, causing sores and rashes, and is usually mild.
Four schools in Hidalgo County are experiencing an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, with 60 confirmed cases among children, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene and isolation to prevent spread.
Hidalgo County reports over 60 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease across four schools, urging parents to monitor symptoms and maintain hygiene, as the disease spreads mainly among children and has no official cure.
Cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease are increasing in the Philadelphia region, especially as children return to school, with older kids now also affected; the contagious virus spreads through droplets and contact, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and proper care.
Health officials report a spike in hand, foot, and mouth disease across several US states in 2025, primarily affecting children under five, with the virus spreading through contact and droplets. Prevention includes good hygiene and surface disinfection, and most cases resolve within a week with minimal treatment.