Hand, foot and mouth disease among kids on the rise in Mumbai

Attributing rise in the contagious disease to opening of schools and playgrounds, doctors advise parents to be vigilant, keep children home in case of infection

There has been a sudden burst of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease among children, say city doctors. They added that while it takes around a week to 10 days for the patients to recover, the parents need to be extra cautious and maintain hygiene among the kids. They also stressed on the need to keep the patients at home and not let them out to schools or playgrounds, as the disease is contagious.

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