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health1 year ago

Rising Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cases Prompt Health Warnings

The Ministry of Health advises vigilance against Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), emphasizing good hygiene to prevent its spread. While recent cases have been reported, HFMD is not a public health threat but is highly contagious. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and a rash, resolving in 1-2 weeks. The public is urged to wash hands frequently, disinfect surfaces, and avoid close contact with infected individuals. The Ministry has also alerted healthcare providers to be prepared for potential cases.

via Trinidad & Tobago Express Newspapers|
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health2 years ago

"Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease Outbreak Escalates in Middle Tennessee"

Middle Tennessee is experiencing a spread of the highly contagious Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, primarily affecting children but also seen in adults like 29-year-old Brett Wolfe. Symptoms include fever, sores, and blisters on hands, feet, and in the mouth. There is no cure, but symptoms typically resolve on their own. Good hygiene practices are recommended to prevent the spread of the virus. Brett Wolfe suspects he contracted the virus from a co-worker's child. Health officials emphasize the importance of hand-washing and surface cleaning to mitigate transmission risks.

via WSMV 4|
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health2 years ago

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Spreading Rapidly This Summer, UNC Health Warns.

UNC Health warns that hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is expected to spread more this summer in central North Carolina, especially among children under 5 years old. The illness is caused by different strains of coxsackievirus and is usually not serious, with most people recovering in 7 to 10 days. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, decreased appetite, and painful blisters in the mouth and on the hands and feet. Good hand hygiene is important to avoid getting sick.

via WTVD-TV|
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