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Is it common to be able to get hand foot and mouth disease twice within a few months?
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Yes: Hand foot and mouth disease is common in children. There are at least 12 different strains. It is not uncommon for children to get it twice within a few months. Hand foot and mouth is most common in spring and summer.
Answered 8/18/2012
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