MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools is reinforcing safety protocols to help prevent the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in schools.
They said they are also partnering with the Shelby County Health Department.
“While cases have been reported in some locations, the district remains proactive and optimistically focused on maintaining healthy learning environments for all students and staff,” said Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Outbreak of hand, foot, mouth disease at Sherwood Elementary
They said HFMD is common and primarily affects children under five years old. Typical symptoms include sudden onset of fever, flat or raised red spots that appear on palms, fingers, and soles of feet, sore throat, loss of appetite, bright red tonsils, nausea and vomiting, and small white blisters appear in the mouth 4-6 days after the onsite of the illness. Most children recover within a week, and serious complications are rare…