Pidder Padder Preschool & Child Learning Center

08/20/2026

A few more things to help our littles !! 🍎❤️🍏

07/07/2026

06/27/2026

When we say we are taking a “summer break week” This is what we mean 😭

06/24/2026

About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

KEY POINTS

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is common in children under 5 years old, but anyone can get it.
The illness is usually not serious, but it is very contagious.
To prevent spreading HFMD, wash your hands often, clean and disinfect surfaces, and avoid close contact with others.
Young children playing with blocks at a daycare.
What it is
HFMD is a common illness that usually causes fever, mouth sores, and skin rash. It can spread quickly at schools and day care centers. Most people get better on their own in 7 to 10 days.

Signs and symptoms
Most children have mild symptoms for 7 to 10 days. Symptoms may include:

Fever
Sore throat
Painful mouth sores that blister
Rash commonly found on the hands and feet
Complications from HFMD are rare.

KEEP READING:
Detailed HFMD Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
Mother holds child's foot and shows a rash of red spots.
A rash on the palms and soles is a common sign of HFMD.
Who is at risk
HFMD is most common in infants and children younger than 5 years old.

If you are pregnant, contact your doctor if you think you may have been exposed to HFMD. Complications from HFMD are rare. However, your own medical history and how far along you are in your pregnancy can affect the situation.

How it spreads
HFMD is caused by viruses. A person infected with one of these viruses is contagious. This means they can pass the virus easily to other people.

HFMD can spread through contact with:

Droplets with virus particles made after person sneezes, coughs, or talks
Objects and surfaces that have virus particles
Fluid from blisters
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KEEP READING:
HFMD: Causes and How It Spreads
Prevention
HFMD is very contagious. To help prevent catching or spreading HFMD:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers, using the toilet, and coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
Help children wash their hands and keep blisters clean.
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and shared items, including toys and doorknobs.
Avoid close contact with an infected person, such as hugging or kissing them.
There is no vaccine in the United States to protect against the viruses that cause HFMD.

Family washing their hands together at the kitchen sink.

06/16/2026

Ahhhh don’t mind us …… we are just “playing” AKA learning!!!!

06/16/2026

Even if the sun ☀️ isn’t shining ….. we are still eating popsicles!!!!

06/10/2026

☀️☀️Summer fun !! ☀️☀️

06/10/2026

More Summer Fun