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Hand, foot and mouth disease exposure

After a close exposure, timing, symptoms and pregnancy week matter more than the name of the childcare outbreak alone.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Wash hands carefully, avoid sharing utensils and contact your clinician if you develop fever, rash, mouth sores or feel unwell, or if the exposure was near birth.

What changes the answer

  • The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
  • Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
  • Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available

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When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.