URGENT NOTICE: Foot and Mouth disease

Hello Parents,

We have just been informed this morning that there are cases of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Nursery.
Parents, it is vitally important that the school is informed AS SOON AS you suspect your child is infected.

Please read this information copied from the Mayo Clinic website regarding the disease, symptoms and preventative steps:

Definition

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease — a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children — is characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus.

There’s no specific treatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease. You can reduce your risk of infection from hand-foot-and-mouth disease by practicing good hygiene, such as washing your hands often and thoroughly.
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Please visit the link below for more information provided by the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/DS00599/DSECTION=symptoms