09/04/2025
With school back in session, the Health Department is seeing a rise in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across Hamilton County.
HFMD is a common childhood illness that spreads rapidly in classrooms and childcare settings.
Symptoms may include painful mouth sores, rash on the hands and feet, fever, and sore throat.
You can help protect your child (and others) by:
•Covering coughs and sneezes
•Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
•Keeping sick children at home until they are fever-free for 24 hours and no longer drooling from mouth sores
•Washing hands often
Let’s work together to keep our schools healthy this year!
