Podcasts Culture Government of Saint Lucia Update on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Update on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Published: Sept. 29, 2022, 8:28 p.m.

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a contagious viral illness commonly seen in young children. It affects mainly children within the age groups of 0 to 5 years but can also affect older children and adults. The virus is spread from an infected person through their \\uf0b7 Nose and throat secretions, such as saliva, drool, or nasal mucus \\uf0b7 Fluid from blisters or scabs \\uf0b7 Feces (poop) \\uf0b7 Respiratory droplets when they cough or sneeze

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