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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Eff. Someone in Jack's class has it. And of course his regular teachers weren't there this morning so I couldn't ask any questions.
Anyone's kid ever had it? How long were they out of daycare with it? I have no PTO days left so I am screwed if he gets it.

#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
Re: Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
V had it last summer. It spreads like wildfire. Jack will likely get it. In fact, he's probably already gotten it, but you won't know until the fevers show up.
V was out for a week. IIRC, he came down with the fever for a few days, then the blisters showed up. Once the blisters were beginning to heal he was able to go back. The incubation period when they are most contagious is before the fever even shows up. He was mostly just uncomfortable.
Good luck
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
Oh, I saw a few pics - they look like regular ulcers.
And yeah, I guess I'll have to find out what the daycare policy is regarding when they can come back.
Keep your fingers crossed for me!
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
Ugh...so virulent. Fingers crossed all stay healthy.
Francey had it after having had roseola (similar - fever then red bumps as the fever goes away) like a two mos before. She was "ok"....one day of fever, and a day or two of rashes. If that timeline is correct in my head, then the HFM presented bumps/rash around her butt and not only the bottoms of her feet and a few on her hands. she never got anything on/near her mouth.
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD