San Francisco Unified School District



left635000Hand, Foot and Mouth DiseaseWHATSeveral schools have reported cases of hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD). HFMD is a viral illness that mainly affects infants and children. The symptoms of HFMD usually resolve on their own within 7-10 days.WHYHand foot and mouth disease is commonly spread by contact with the infected student’s saliva, nasal/throat discharge, blister fluid or student’s stool. Symptoms of HFMD usually appear 3-7 days after initial exposure. HOWChildren with HFMD should be kept home from school until their fever goes away and their mouth sores have healed. If a student is reported by parent/guardian to have HFMD, a school can choose to send home the attached letter(s) with students in the same class as the reported case.Using good hand washing techniques and keeping surfaces cleaned are helpful in minimizing illness. RESOURCESSchool Health Programs’ Nurse of the Day, 415-242-2615For more information on HFMD see “Hand Foot and Mouth Disease” at the California Department of Public Health’s website: ................
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