CA: 2012 HFMD Cases

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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 02/10/2012 09:35 AM Updated by: John_Hamilton on 02/10/2012 09:35 AM
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Calaveras County

San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County public health officials have reported that Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has been identified in students at a local elementary school. Eight cases of HFMD have been reported at Jenny Lind Elementary School. HFMD is a viral disease that causes fever, skin rash, and red spots or sores in the mouth. Infants and children under 10 years old are usually affected, but youth and adults can also become sick. HFMD is not related to foot and mouth disease, which occurs in livestock....

 

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Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases- outbreak in Calaveras Co.

Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases- outbreak in Calaveras Co.

News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 10, 2012 (PR #1)
Contact: Dean Kelaita, M.D, Health Officer
Colleen A. Tracy, Health Services Agency Director
Phone: 754-6460
Fax: 754-1709
[San Andreas, CA ? Public Health Department]

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Calaveras County
Calaveras County public health officials have reported that Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has been identified in students at a local elementary school. Eight cases of HFMD have been reported at Jenny Lind Elementary School.

HFMD is a viral disease that causes fever, skin rash, and red spots or sores in the mouth. Infants and children under 10 years old are usually affected, but youth and adults can also become sick. HFMD is not related to foot and mouth disease, which occurs in livestock.

Persons with HFMD usually develop a fever, sore throat and malaise (feeling sick). Red spots develop one to two days later on the inside of the cheek, gums and tongue. The spots may turn into blisters or ulcers. A rash may appear on hands, feet andbuttock. The rash may be raised or flat spots or blisters. A person may not have all of the symptoms.

Most children and adults recover on their own in 7-10 days. ?People should rest and drink liquids to avoid dehydration,? stated Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer. A doctor or clinic should be contacted if an ill person, especially a young child, cannot take fluids. Sores in the mouth can make swallowing painful. ?Complications from HFMD are rare, but persons who develop a headache, neck stiffness and fever should seek medical attention,? Dr. Kelaita recommended.

The virus that causes HFMD is easily spread, usually by contact with an infected person?s saliva, nose or throat discharge, fluid from blisters or stool. Symptoms start 3-7 days after exposure to the virus. HFMD can also be spread from surfaces contaminated with the virus. Thorough cleaning is recommended.

To prevent the spread of HFMD, the Calaveras County Public Health Department
recommends:
? Wash hands often and thoroughly
? Wash hands with soap and water after contact with ill persons especially after changing diapers or helping with toileting.
? Toys and surfaces used by a sick person should be washed with soap and water and then cleaned with a diluted bleach solution (1/4 cup of bleach in one gallon of water). Be careful when using bleach to avoid fumes.
? Keep sick children home from school or daycare until fever is gone and all mouth sores have healed.
Stay home from work until all symptoms have resolved.

For more information, contact the Calaveras County Public Health Department at
209-754-6460 or on the Department?s website at www.calaveraspublichealth.com
http://www.co.calaveras.ca.us/cc/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=w7cENSGDSEk=&tabid=493

 

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Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases- Alert in San Francisco

Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases- Alert in San Francisco

Source: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012...d-of-childhood-disease-circulating-in-norcal/

New Aggressive Strand Of Childhood Disease Circulating In NorCal
April 19, 2012 8:50 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS13) ? Doctors in San Francisco are asking parents to look out for an aggressive virus among children.

The city has seen several cases of a new strand of hand, foot and mouth disease...

 

[Shiloh]

Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases

Source: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/07/4543282/dr-mom-severe-form-of-hand-foot.html

Dr. Mom: Severe form of hand-foot-mouth disease in Sacramento area
By Dr. Melissa Arca
Published: Thursday, Jun. 7, 2012 - 12:00 am | Page 1D

In the past few weeks, we've been seeing an increase in hand-foot-mouth disease among toddlers and preschoolers.

While hand-foot-mouth disease is fairly common in this age group, the symptoms in these youngsters have been more severe, with an eerie appearance...

 

[Shiloh]

Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases

Source: http://www.kesq.com/cbs/Hand-Foot-M...-5/-/10886692/14685260/-/vlu1uez/-/index.html

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease: What's Going Around for the Week of June 5
Brooke Beare, CBS Local 2 News Anchor, BrookeB@kpsplocal2.com

...Hand-foot-mouth virus is back in Coachella. Dr. Frank Curry reports seeing several cases. This shows up as a skin rash, blisters and a fever, usually in children younger than 5. A stomach virus is also making the rounds in this part of the valley. Dr. Curry's seen many children with vomiting and diarrhea...

 

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Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases

Health officials warn about Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Mariana Jacob

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A fever, sore throat and blisters - those are just a few of the symptoms doctors in the Valley see this time of the year when young children are diagnosed with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.
...
At Fresno's Learning Tree, five children have picked up Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease this year....
...
This year Dr. Edward Moreno and his staff at the Fresno County Health Department are seeing a new strain of the virus in the Valley. That strain, they say, is more serious.

"Pediatricians are also reporting that the lesions are more painful than the typical Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and the rash is staying a little longer than usual," Dr. Moreno said.

In some cases the rash is even leaving scars and is more contagious.

"What we are seeing this year is that there are some older children and younger adults who are actually getting the disease from the babies," Dr. Moreno said.

Full text:
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/health/health_watch&id=8738634

 

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Re: CA: 2012 HFMD Cases

Source: http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_21523027/hand-foot-mouth-disease-reported-at-ukiah-school

Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease reported at Ukiah school
By KELLY HANCOCK
Updated: 09/12/2012 12:00:21 AM PDT

Ukiah Daily Journal

With at least two cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease identified at the same Ukiah Unified School District campus, letters have been sent notifying parents to take precautions.

According to a letter signed by Superintendent Debbie Kubin, two students have contracted the disease, a viral infection causing blister-like rashes...