Best cream for hand, foot and mouth disease

From www.thebump.com

By Anita Davies

Here’s what you need to know about the mild but highly contagious illness that often lurks in kids’ classrooms.

The mere mention of “hand, foot and mouth disease” is enough to make any parent shudder.

This common childhood illness is incredibly contagious and can tear through playrooms, day care centers and preschool classrooms at an alarming clip. And while its symptoms tend to be relatively mild, hand, foot, and mouth disease can make babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) pretty miserable.

Here’s everything you need to know, including how to prevent it in your little one (and yourself!).

What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a type of viral infection, explains Sarah Kohl, MD, a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and founder and president of TravelReadyMD.

The funny-sounding name is derived from the telltale rash that generally appears on the hands, feet and mouth (as well as bli

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