MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Shelby County Department of Health (SCDH) is investigating several cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease among students in at least one Memphis-Shelby County (MSCS) school.

MSCS, who is collaborating with SCHD in the investigation, first announced the cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease at Sherwood Elementary School on Tuesday, September 2.

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SCHD said the illness is common among children aged five and younger. It can also occur in older children and adults exposed to the virus.

Some common symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are:

Sudden onset of fever, sore throat, and runny nose

Flat or raised red spots or blisters appear:

In the mouth (inner cheeks, gum

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