Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease | Disease of the Week | CDC

Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease | Disease of the Week | CDC



Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a contagious illness that is caused by different viruses. It is common in infants and children younger than 5 years old, because they do not yet have immunity (protection) to the viruses that cause HFMD. However, older children and adults can also get HFMD. In the United States it is more common for people to get HFMD during spring, summer, and fall.

DOTW: FASD