Hand Foot Mouth Alert for Parents | Jamaica News

Westmoreland Health Department warns parents and schools about a surge in hand, foot, and mouth disease—normally a seasonal bug now lingering through summer. This highly contagious virus, mostly affecting kids under five, causes painful mouth sores and rashes on hands, feet, and behinds. Spread through close contact like shared toys and hugs, it’s making its rounds in classrooms. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, sore throat, and dehydration from painful sores. Experts urge strict hygiene: wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and keep sick kids home to stop outbreaks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3deb68b035fbd55b