First described in 1948, “hand, foot and mouth disease” is a common illness in the summer months, predominantly found in infants and children under the age of 5, but one that can also affect ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection that's common in babies and young children, and can also affect adults. It causes a high temperature and a rash.

Sinovac Biotech (SVA) kicked off the enrollment for a Phase III clinical trial on a vaccine candidate to prevent HFMD caused by both Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackievirus 16. Notably, no multivalent ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious viral illness especially ...

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.

A 1-year-old infant became the first victim of a hand, foot and mouth outbreak now at 188 cases with all but one on the island of St. Thomas, Department of ...

HFMD symptoms are mild, including fever, coughs, colds, mouth sores, blisters on hands, feet, and buttocks, fussiness in ...

Learn about the recent uptick in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Bengaluru, as pediatricians report a rise in infections. Discover symptoms, preventive measures, and expert advice.

SINGAPORE: Some preschools in Singapore are stepping up their checks and cleaning measures amid a recent increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Figures from the Ministry of ...