It's Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Season — Here's What Parents Should Know

In general, it's best to keep your kids far, far away from anyone who has or has recently had HFM disease. The best way to prevent your children from getting it? By having them wash their hands often.

And because of how contagious it can be, moms and dads should refrain from putting their kids back in school until the symptoms are completely gone — it usually clears up on its own between seven to 10 days, according to the Mayo Clinic.