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Tennessee Schools Hit by Contagious Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

10/25/2025

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An outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease affects Tennessee schools, with 178 students and staff across 31 schools and three childcare centers since late August.
Symptoms include fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, and rashes on hands and feet.
Health officials say the illness is highly contagious but usually mild and resolves in 7 to 10 days without treatment.
Parents should maintain strict hygiene practices to prevent spread.

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Story summary

An outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease affects Tennessee schools, with 178 students and staff across 31 schools and three childcare centers since late August.
Symptoms include fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, and rashes on hands and feet.
Health officials say the illness is highly contagious but usually mild and resolves in 7 to 10 days without treatment.
Parents should maintain strict hygiene practices to prevent spread.