Coxsackie viral infection or commonly known as hand, foot and mouth disease

There has been a sudden outburst of Coxsackie viral infection or hand, foot, and mouth disease in schools in Kolkata. In my kid's school several children are affected and it is highly contagious. It spreads with direct contact with nose and throat discharges and feces. Symptoms are fever, runny nose and loss of appetite. After that blisters are seen on hands and feet. In severe cases the blisters spread inside the mouth and body of young children. Parents if see such symptoms should immediately take their children to doctors. Doctors generally give an ointment which is to be applied to the affected area. I thought of sharing this news as parents of young children generally below 10 years should be specially careful.

As it is highly infectious disease and its more prevalent in Schools and educational institutions, Schools should isolate the affected children and quarantined..

As it is highly infectious disease and its more prevalent in Schools and educational institutions, Schools should isolate the affected children and quarantined..

Yes actually in my kid's school I have seen the school authorities are checking each and every kid while they are entering the school. Many of the kids are being sent home immediately if any blister is found. There is no vaccination for this disease. Actually this disease persists for 5 days to 12 days and then it gradually subsides. The only thing is it is highly contagious and it hampers the appetite a lot. In some cases there is also a burning sensation due to the blisters.

As it is highly infectious disease and its more prevalent in Schools and educational institutions, Schools should isolate the affected children and quarantined..

Yes actually in my kid's school I have seen the school authorities are checking each and every kid while they are entering the school. Many of the kids are being sent home immediately if any blister is found. There is no vaccination for this disease. Actually this disease persists for 5 days to 12 days and then it gradually subsides. The only thing is it is highly contagious and it hampers the appetite a lot. In some cases there is also a burning sensation due to the blisters.

Indeed it is the collective responsibility, which should be borne by both parents, teachers alike.