Hand, foot and mouth disease

Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease are usually mild and include a sore throat, high temperature, mouth ulcers and rash on the hands and feet.

There's no treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease, but things such as drinking cool drinks, eating soft food and paracetamol can relieve symptoms.

Good hygiene such as washing hands, sneezing into tissues and washing soiled bedding, can help prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness that can also affect adults. It usually gets better on its own in 7 to 10 days.