Haywood County Sees Increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

""We are seeing an increase in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in school-aged children in Haywood County.👉 HFMD is a common childhood illness that can cause fever, sore throat, mouth sores, and a rash on the hands and feet.👉 It spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, touching shared surfaces, or contact with fluid from blisters.👉 Most people recover in 7–10 days, but prevention is important: wash hands often, disinfect surfaces, and avoid close contact when sick.⚠️ ⚠️Note for he