Hand Foot and Mouth

We have a few cases of hand, foot and mouth in school.  There is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth. The condition usually clears up by itself after 7-10 days.
The NHS guidelines state  that you should keep them away from school while they are feeling unwell.They can usually return as soon as they feel better. There is no need to keep your child away from school until the last blister has healed, providing they are otherwise well.

The best way to avoid catching and spreading is to remember the following.

• always wash your hands after going to the toilet or handling nappies, and before preparing food 
• encourage infected children to wash their hands regularly 
• avoid sharing utensils with people who are infected. 
• make sure work surfaces are clean 
• clean any bedding or clothing that could have been contaminated with droplets of saliva, blister fluid or stools in a hot wash