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Delaware Schools Alerted: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Spikes

9/11/2025

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The Delaware Public Health District issued a health alert for rising hand, foot, and mouth disease cases among school-aged children since early August 2025.
Symptoms include fever, sore throat, mouth sores, and rashes on hands and feet, appearing 3-6 days post-exposure.
The disease spreads through contact with infected fluids, surfaces, and stool.
No vaccine or specific treatment exists; most cases resolve in 7-10 days.
Schools and daycares should promote handwashing, while parents must ensure hydration and monitor for severe symptoms.

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Story summary

The Delaware Public Health District issued a health alert for rising hand, foot, and mouth disease cases among school-aged children since early August 2025.
Symptoms include fever, sore throat, mouth sores, and rashes on hands and feet, appearing 3-6 days post-exposure.
The disease spreads through contact with infected fluids, surfaces, and stool.
No vaccine or specific treatment exists; most cases resolve in 7-10 days.
Schools and daycares should promote handwashing, while parents must ensure hydration and monitor for severe symptoms.