Madison County Health: ‘Prime season for hand, foot & mouth disease’
INFORMATION FROM MADISON COUNTY HEALTH ON 10/9/25:
Parents: It’s still prime season for Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease!
We’re seeing more cases in our community — especially among young children. It’s usually mild, but very contagious.
Help prevent spread:
- Wash hands often (especially after diaper changes or coughing)
- Disinfect toys and surfaces
- Keep kids home if they have a fever or mouth sores
Learn more from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/index.html
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