Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a sickness that makes people, especially kids, feel unwell. It is caused by a tiny germ called a virus.
When someone has HFMD, they might have:
– A high fever (feeling very hot).
– Sores or little bumps inside their mouth that can hurt.
– Red spots or bumps on their hands and feet, and sometimes other parts of their body.
How Do You Get It?
– Touching: If you touch something that an sick person has touched.
– Close Contact: If you are too close to someone who is sick.
– Air: If someone with HFMD coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets with germs can spread.
To avoid getting HFMD, you can:
1. Wash Hands: Wash your hands with soap and water, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom.
2. Avoid Sharing: Don’t share toys, food, or drinks with someone who is sick.
3. Clean Up: Make sure to clean toys and surfaces that might be dirty.
There isn’t a special medicine for HFMD.
To feel better, you can:
– Drink lots of fluids.
– Take medicine to ease the pain, if needed (ask a grown-up first).
HFMD usually goes away in a week or so. If you’re feeling sick, tell a grown-up, and they can help you feel better.
