A POTENTIALLY fatal disease has cropped up in daycares across the US, putting children at risk.
Public health officials have announced that hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has been detected in day cares, and parents have been left wondering what signs to look out for.
HMFD is a mild illness that is caused by viruses and is most often seen in children under five.
It should not be confused with foot and mouth disease which affects farm animals.
Earlier this year, there were six outbreaks in Virginia, according to an alert published by the Fairfax County Health District.
According to the US Virgin Islands Department of Health, there have been 189 confirmed cases in St Thomas, including one possible infection that proved fatal.
As the risk of the disease being potentially fatal, it is important to know the signs of HFMD.
The symptoms of HFMD appear in two stages.
The first symptoms which appear for the illness are commonly a sore throat, high temperature, and a lack of appetite.
From there, children may develop second-stage symptoms such as mouth ulcers and raised spots, which look like rashes on their hands and feet, and potentially the groin area.
These spots look red and inflamed and can turn into blisters, causing children a lot of pain.
The symptoms are the same for adults and children.
HFMD cases peak in the summer, due to the higher humidity promoting the virus’ survival and also the higher chance of exposure.
It is a highly contagious disease and can be caught from droplets from sneezing, coughing, or talking.
As a result, it can also be caught from surfaces where the viral droplets have landed, meaning schools and day care centers are potentially high-risk areas.
Furthermore, the fluid from blisters or faecal matter can also carry the sickness.
Board-certified doctor who shares medical information of TikTok, Dr. Sood, warned of the potential risk of one commonly used item.
In a video Dr. Sood reacted to a woman putting her toddler in a shopping cart and later ending up with HFMD.
Doctors have also warned that caregivers should try not to hug or kiss children who are infected, in order to prevent infection.
People suffering from HFMD should be kept at home and take over-the-counter pain medications.
The symptoms of HFMD usually last for about seven to ten days, and they can be treated with paracetamol or ibuprofen to help ease a sore mouth or throat.
However there are also some other remedies.
Because they might have sores in their mouths, it’s important to try and force children to drink water so they aren’t dehydrated.
It is recommended that those with the disease drink cool fluids to soothe the mouth and prevent dehydration (but avoid acidic drinks, such as fruit juice).
They should also eat soft foods like yoghurt and avoid hot, salty and spicy foods.
THE CAVINDER Twins have given the first glimpse of their boob job results in the form of a TikTok video.
Hanna and Haley went under the knife in July and documented the cosmetic surgery through social media.
And now they have shown off their results as they danced in crop tops and gym shorts captioning the video: “Indeed you’re seeing double.”
Unsurprisingly, their comment section was filled with applause as one said: “You two are gorgeous.”
Another added: “The new twins are perfect.”
One gushed: “BEAUTIFUL.”
Another said: “So beautiful.”
The Cavinder Twins rose to fame as college basketball players with the Miami Hurricanes – but quit to pursue social media careers.
They have now become huge online influencers across Instagram and TikTok.
The duo are estimated to have a net worth of around $4 million.
Haley is engaged to Dallas Cowboys star Jake Ferguson.
Meanwhile, Hanna recently split from college football star Carson Beck.
INSIDE HANNA AND HALEY’S GLAMOROUS LIVES
A BRAND new TSA system is being rolled out as the transport body hopes to “speed up screening”.
The scheme has already been rolled out at three airports, with another major site being added to the list today.
The Families on the Fly campaign is designed to make it easier for families to travel, particularly if they have strollers and backpacks.
New signs indicate lanes which act as a fast track for those families.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hopes that the system will reduce family stress while maintaining high levels of safety.
Also, the Family on the Fly scheme will include discounted TSA PreCheck fees for families and dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes for service members and their families.
Now, the system is being rolled out at yet another airport.
The John Wayne Airport in California is the latest site to benefit from the scheme.
A spokesperson from TSA said: “When families arrive at John Wayne Airport (SNA), they will find a specially designated lane for them at the centrally located Checkpoint B.
“With Southern California being one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S. for vacationing families, I am excited that we can now expedite their screening process and enhance their overall airport experience.”
Other airports benefiting from the new plan include Orlando International Airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina.
The news comes after John Wayne Airport added a brand new Mamava Lactation Pod in Terminal C.
The area is directly next to baggage claim, allowing moms to feed their children straight after getting off a flight.
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said: “You can go in there, it’s private, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, there’s ventilation, you’ve got all out outlets, you can bring your stroller in.”
Terminal B has a nursing lounge too.
Also, TSA has raised “significant” concerns about a proposed bill to allow passengers to avoid using A.I., face recognition technology at border crossings.
Politicians have said that people should be able to opt for a face-to-face check with a border officer, instead of using the facial scanner.
Also, senators have pushed to limit how much data would be stored by airports using the tech.
However, a text seen by Politico says that TSA has “significant” concerns about how this could affect safety in airports.
