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, primarily 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 patients, a 71% increase from the previous week and more than double the figure for the same period last year.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has advised that people must wash their hands before and after going out or eating, and that daycare centers and kindergartens should thoroughly disinfect toys and other items.
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