Learn How to Prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Large outbreaks of HFMD (Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease) are not common in the United States. However, in some countries in Asia, outbreaks are large and occur often. Thousands of people may get infected. Some people, particularly young children, may have severe disease requiring hospitalization or even causing death. The Symptoms are; fatigue, sore throat, low-grade fever, sores appearing on hands, feet, mouth, and sometimes legs and bottom Check out the article we found at The hearty Soul.

First of all, keep your child (or yourself) at home so the virus isn’t spread to more people. HFMD, being a viral and not bacterial infection, will not be treated with antibiotics, and will have to ‘run its course’: usually about a week.

The best thing to do is to ease discomfort by addressing the individual symptoms.

1. Get plenty of rest
2. Drink lots of water
3. Avoid acidic foods (like orange juice), which can irritate sores around the mouth
4. Take raw honey for a sore throat. Try this DIY cough drop recipe.
5. Treat pain with natural ingredients such as turmeric or other natural painkillers
6. Wash hands often and change sheets regularly

Red Flags

HFMD can be a more serious threat for people with compromised immune systems, so they should be watched more carefully. If the symptoms don’t disappear on their own, or if you notice high fever, stiff neck, back pain, or loss of fingernails and toenails, talk to your health practitioner about next steps.

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