A member asked:

My 3 1/2 yr old has hand, foot, mouth disease. i also have a 2 week old, what are the risks to him?

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Likely minimal: It's likely you had a case of hfm in your life that built up your immunity and your 2 wk old should have this protection from hfm & other viral illnesses for at least a few months. Simple hand washing and sanitizing should help reduce the risk further.If you get it baby could too. Hfm kids secrete virus in their saliva for a week to 10 days & in their poo for up to 6 wk.

Answered 6/6/2013

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