Significant Increase of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Reported

The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has identified a significant increase in reported outbreaks of hand, foot, and mouth disease statewide.
In 2025, a total of 38 cases of the illness have been reported, including 17 outbreaks since Sept. 1, 2.
The disease is a common viral illness that primarily affects infants and children, with typical seasonal increases during the summer and fall months.
While individual cases are not reportable in West Virginia, emergency…