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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on Rise in Certain Areas

Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD.

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What is hand, foot and mouth disease, and what causes it?

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-- CNN (@cnn.com) Oct 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM

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... There were 197 emergency department visits related to the disease in September, primarily among children younger than 5, according to the District of Columbia Health Department.

The Virginia Department of Health is also reporting significant increases in emergency department and urgent care visits for hand, foot and mouth disease.

Compared with previous years, in Virginia and West Virginia, there has been a notable increase in reported outbreaks, with schools and day care centers accounting for the majority of outbreaks. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-11-08 01:29 AM

This is a really common infection. My son has brought it home from day care twice.

I didn't think adults got it, but I learned first hand that they do. Worst sore throat I've ever had.

#2 | Posted by jpw at 2025-11-08 03:19 PM

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