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Hand, foot, mouth disease outbreak hits Saint John
Contagious infection spreading among children and adults
CBC News
Posted: Aug 21, 2012 1:41 PM AT
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2012 1:39 PM AT
The Greater Saint John area has had several recent cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, a highly contagious infection that can cause a fever, sores in the mouth and blisters on the hands and feet.
Daycare operator Heather Hamilton says she's seeing more cases this year than ever before.
Eighteen children at her west side daycare, Hamilton Homestyle Daycare, have been affected ? about one in four, she said.
Three of the children's fathers have also shown symptoms of the infection,..
Hand, foot, mouth disease outbreak hits Saint John
Contagious infection spreading among children and adults
CBC News
Posted: Aug 21, 2012 1:41 PM AT
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2012 1:39 PM AT
The Greater Saint John area has had several recent cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, a highly contagious infection that can cause a fever, sores in the mouth and blisters on the hands and feet.
Daycare operator Heather Hamilton says she's seeing more cases this year than ever before.
Eighteen children at her west side daycare, Hamilton Homestyle Daycare, have been affected ? about one in four, she said.
Three of the children's fathers have also shown symptoms of the infection,..