Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection in children that causes sores called ulcers inside or around their mouth and a rash or blisters on their hands, feet, legs, or buttocks. It can be painful, but it isn’t serious.

It’s not the same thing as foot-and-mouth disease, which comes from a different virus and affects only animals..