Some people have perceptions of certain diseases that they believe only affect some groups of people. Think about the way some people talk about head lice. While anyone who has dealt with pesky lice ...

If your toddler suddenly breaks out in a rash and won't eat, you might be dealing with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM). It sounds intense, but this common viral illness usually looks worse than it ...

The Shelby County Health Department in Tennessee announced that at least 178 students and staff across 31 schools and three daycare centers have been affected by hand, foot and mouth disease The SCHD ...

CHICAGO -- Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. There were 197 emergency department visits related to the disease in ...

Doctors are warning parents to watch for hand, foot and mouth disease, a viral infection common in children that can spread quickly in daycares and households. Hand, foot and mouth disease is usually ...

PHILADELPHIA - As the back-to-school season approaches, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports an uptick in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases among young children, more than any other summer. This ...

Inland Empire health officials are warning people about an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious illness that affects mostly babies and young children. In Riverside County, the number ...

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.

“While most cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease are mild, the virus spreads easily in group environments like schools and daycares,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph The Shelby County Health Department in ...