👩‍⚕️ Ask The Expert: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease 101

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How long does HFMD usually last, and when is it no longer contagious? Is it true that when the dots appear, it’s the end?

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Dr. Lim Wan Ting

Family Physician at Doctor Anywhere

3mo ago

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is generally a mild illness, with symptoms typically resolving within 7 to 10 days. The risk of spreading the infection is highest during the first week of illness. The skin lesions associated with HFMD usually dry up within about 10 days. The general advice is to keep your child at home until all the blisters have dried up and they have fully recovered.

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