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HFMD is a viral infection that was first reported in New Zealand in 1957. Following the study of the coxsackievirus in 1958, the disease was officially named HFMD.

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The ages most affected are 0-5, but anyone can get the virus

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Symptoms of the disease include a rash on the hands and soles of the feet with flat, painful red blisters, occurring 1 to 2 days after the fever, loss of appetite, headache, throat, mouth, and tongue ulcers. Some people will experience no symptoms at all but are still capable of infecting others with the virus.

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Here you can see the blisters and ulcers of a child that has contracted the disease.

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HFM disease is spread by skin-to-skin contact (handshakes or hugs). By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes). By saliva (kissing or shared drinks).

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With essential oils on the rise, many moms have began to use an all natural cream that contains 5 drops Thieves, 5 drops Purification, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Lavender, and 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil.

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Pediatricians recommend an OTC remedy called "Magic Mouthwash". Parents should mix equal parts of Children's Benadryl and Maalox (Equate). The mixture should be gently dabbed onto the child's sore spots in the mouth. If the child knows how, they can swish and spit out the mixture.

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Since HFM is contracted from person to person, washing your hands is a good way to prevent infection. Dirty surfaces and soiled items should be disinfected and contact with people infected with the virus should be avoided.