Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a virus called Coxsackie virus.  Antibiotics will not help hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Symptoms may include:

• Sore throat
• Drooling
• Sores in the mouth
• 1/3 of children get small red bumps or blisters on the hands and feet
• fever
• loose stools
• decreased appetite and refusal to drink

If your child has hand, foot, and mouth disease:

• encourage fluid intake
• use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain
• avoid acidic beverages, and salty or spicy foods

Call or make an appointment online if:

• Your child has not had urine in 10 hours
• Your child refuses to drink liquids
• Your child is short of breath
• Your child’s neck is stiff