HealthHand, foot and mouth disease reaches alert levels in 27 Japanese prefectures

Japan is experiencing its largest outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease since 2020. A report issued on the 14th said the alert threshold had been exceeded in 27 prefectures. As infections spread, some children are suffering such severe pain that they cannot even take in fluids. The article explains the features of this year’s outbreak and offers guidance on how parents should care for children in pain.

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TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-14 21:00Original