Westfield Health Bulletin: Rashes and sores are more common than you think

Westfield Health Bulletin: Rashes and sores are more common than you think

Rashes and sores are very common in young children and adults. Whether that rash is contagious or sign of something more serious is a big concern. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a very contagious virus more prevalent in children and essentially benign. Where children gather - summer camps, schools, play groups - HFMD spreads rapidly. Anecdotally, there has been an uptick in cases in local urgent care facilities.Although it presents as a …