Could this be from the foreigners?

[winnipegjets]

2 toddlers contract Hand, Foot and Mouth disease after playing at Dempsey Rd playground

Two toddlers contracted Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HMFD) after playing at a playground at Dempsey Rd.

Stomp contributor Jay's son and niece both contracted the disease after playing at a playground at Dempsey Road.

According to the Stomp contributor, her had first suspected that her son had contracted the condition from school. However, she later found that no other cases of the disease had been reported at the school.

She later found that her cousin's daughter had also gotten HMFD, some time after a visit to the same playground.

The Stomp contributor wrote:

"Hi, I would like to highlight to all mummies out there to be careful of playgrounds. I brought my son to one at Dempsey last year in October.

"2 weeks later, he got HFMD.

"Initially we suspected that he had gotten it from the school he attends everyday for two hours.

"However, his teacher had said that there were no other cases reported.

"We also didn't place him in contact with other kids during these two weeks.

"Recently, my cousin's daughter also got HFMD. Coincidentally she had also gone to the same playground.

"I recalled that during my son's visit, the playground did not check the kids' temperatures or enforce the use of disinfecting sanitizers.

"I urge all mummies to pay special attention when bringing their kids to such places.

"Attached are a few photos of how serious my son's HFMD case was."

 

[Sinkie]

Eeeks!!! Wat is that? Is it infectious?

 

[winnipegjets]

Eeeks!!! Wat is that? Is it infectious?

Very infectious.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old. However, it can sometimes occur in adults. Symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease include fever, blister-like sores in the mouth (herpangina), and a skin rash.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viruses that belong to the Enterovirus genus (group). This group of viruses includes polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, and enteroviruses.
Coxsackievirus A16 is the most common cause of hand, foot, and mouth disease in the United States, but other coxsackieviruses have been associated with the illness.
Enterovirus 71 has also been associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease and outbreaks of this disease.

There is no vaccine to protect against the viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease.
A person can lower their risk of being infected by:
Washing hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers and using the toilet.
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and soiled items, including toys.
Avoiding close contact such as kissing, hugging, or sharing eating utensils or cups with people with hand, foot, and mouth disease.

If a person has mouth sores, it might be painful to swallow. However, drinking liquids is important to stay hydrated. If a person cannot swallow enough liquids, these may need to be given through an IV in their vein.

Treatment
There is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease. However, some things can be done to relieve symptoms, such as
Taking over-the-counter medications to relieve pain and fever (Caution: Aspirin should not be given to children.)
Using mouthwashes or sprays that numb mouth pain

 

[Sinkie]

Jialat....the child would be scarred for life......if a girl, then if face also like kanna, finish liao.......... :(

 

[The Penetrator]

Better then getting STD !

 

[winnipegjets]

Which foreign nationals live in Dempsey area?