Rockford pediatrician warns of hand, foot, and mouth disease spread

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Hand, foot, and mouth disease is spreading around Rockford, leaving daycares particularly vulnerable.

“We have seen a lot of cases with the hand, foot, and mouth disease,” said pediatrician Dr. Mary Augustian of Mercy Health Cherry Valley.

The virus begins with a fever and leads to painful blisters in the mouth, hands, and feet. The disease typically impacts young children, leaving daycares one of the most vulnerable places…

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