Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Spreading Among Infants and Toddlers

Hand, foot, and mouth disease, which causes blisters on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth, is on the rise, particularly among infants and toddlers.

From May 31 to June 6, the number of suspected cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease reported by sentinel surveillance medical institutions nationwide was 7.2 per 1,000 people. This marks a 71% increase from the previous week and is more than double the figure for the same period last year.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has advised the public to wash their hands thoroughly before and after going out or eating, and has urged daycare centers and kindergartens to strictly sanitize toys and other shared items.
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