Local health officials are warning residents about a rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth disease in the Chippewa Valley.
The Eau Claire County Health Department says it’s been receiving reports of the virus going around. A public health nurse told 18 News that schools and daycares should be implementing thorough sanitation policies as the virus is common in those spaces. Symptoms for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease include fatigue, fever, blisters and rashes.
