Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Transmission

The viruses that cause HFMD lurk in the fluids in an infected person’s body, including:

• Saliva
• Mucus from their nose or lungs
• Fluid from blisters or scabs
• Poop

Hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads through:

• Coughing or sneezing
• Close contact like kissing, hugging, sharing cups, or sharing utensils
• Contact with poop, like when changing a diaper
• Touching surfaces with the virus on them