Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a childhood illness. The illness causes rashes on the feet and hands as well as painful blisters around the nose and mouth.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is the result of a viral infection. The infection usually clears up on its own without medication or hospital treatment. Severe cases may require a higher level of care, however.
Outbreaks of HFMD typically occur in Asia, whereas outbreaks in the United States are fairly uncommon. There is no vaccine to prevent HFMD at present. Experts agree that avoiding close contact with infected people is the best way to avoid HFMD.