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Is Swimming Safe After Getting Hand,foot And Mouth Disease?

Two of my grandchildren went to church camp and got hand, foot and mouth virus on 7-15-14. We are getting ready for vacation 8-1-14. We have other grandchildren that will be there, we have a swimming pool. I read that virus can stay in body 1 to 2 months Are we safe to have them all in pool ?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Thanks for posting your query on HealthCareMagic. Hand,foot and mouth disease is a very contagious viral disease. Although it is not unsafe for themselves to go into a swimming pool, it is unsafe for others who would go to such a pool as the virus may spread to others if they are still shedding the virus. I would insist that you wait some more time before allowing them to go into a swimming pool.

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Is Swimming Safe After Getting Hand,foot And Mouth Disease?

Thanks for posting your query on HealthCareMagic. Hand,foot and mouth disease is a very contagious viral disease. Although it is not unsafe for themselves to go into a swimming pool, it is unsafe for others who would go to such a pool as the virus may spread to others if they are still shedding the virus. I would insist that you wait some more time before allowing them to go into a swimming pool. Hope this helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.