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Is it possible for adults to get hand, foot, mouth disease?
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Yes: This is an illness that is usually experienced in childhood & has more than one strain.If experienced in childhood, the immunity gained is likely lifelong. However we occasionally see this in adults.
Answered 2/1/2020
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