Hand, foot, and mouth virus reported in area - Alpena News
News File Photo District Health Department No 4 appears in this 2020 News file photo.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease cases have increased in Northeast Michigan, district health officials said Monday.
The common viral infection can cause painful sores in the mouths of young children and often results in outbreaks in summer and fall. Many children have no symptoms and the illness rarely causes serious problems, but the virus is highly contagious, according to health officials.
Caretakers should look for tiny blisters in the mouth and on the fingers, palms, buttocks, and soles of children's feet, lasting about a week
The illness can also include common cold symptoms, including fever, sore throat, runny nose, and cough.
The illness cannot be treated by antibiotics or other medication and will eventually run its course, but those sick with hand, foot, and mouth disease should take care with basic hygiene to avoid spreading the virus, health officials urge.
Residents can find more information about the illness at www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth.
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