St. Mary's Alerts on Enterovirus Rise in Schools

St. Mary's Alerts on Enterovirus Rise in Schools

The St. Mary’s County Health Department reported a notable uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease cases and related outbreaks across the county as of October 27, 2025, urging residents to adopt preventive steps amid the viral illness’s spread in child care settings and schools. The department emphasized that while the condition primarily affects young children, adults face risks too, particularly in close-contact environments common to Southern …

St. Mary’s County Seeing Increased Levels Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease - The BayNet

LEONARDTOWN, Md.  – Ongoing reports of illness to the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) have shown a significant increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and associated outbreaks in the county. SMCHD advises community members to practice preventative measures, especially families with young children in child care facilities and schools. Adults can also be affected by HFMD.   HFMD is commonly caused by different viruses in the E…

St. Mary’s County Seeing Increased Levels of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

St. Mary’s County Seeing Increased Levels of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 27, 2025) – Ongoing reports of illness to the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) have shown a significant increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and associated outbreaks in the county. SMCHD advises community members to practice preventative measures, especially families with young children in child care…