Ah, Texas. The land of big hats, big trucks, and apparently, big outbreaks of hand foot and mouth disease. Who knew that a fun day at the water park could lead to painful sores in your mouth and seizures? Sounds like a real splash, doesn’t it?
In a shocking turn of events, two young boys have fallen victim to this dreaded illness after frolicking in the water parks of Texas. One-year-old Johnny ended up in the hospital with seizures and red lumps all over his skin, while five-year-old Timmy was left with painful lesions in his mouth. Talk about a wet and wild ride.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I always thought the biggest danger at a water park was getting a wedgie from the giant slide. But apparently, hand foot and mouth disease is the real threat lurking in those chlorine-infused waters. Who needs sunscreen when you’ve got a virus waiting to pounce?
Pediatricians are warning that cases of this nasty virus tend to spike around this time of year, so if you were planning on taking little Timmy and Johnny for a dip, you might want to think twice. Or at least invest in some hazmat suits for the kiddos.
The parents of these poor boys are now on a crusade to warn other families about the dangers of water park playdates. They’re urging everyone to wash their hands frequently and avoid getting up close and personal with anyone who looks like they might be harboring a mouth full of sores. Sound advice, if you ask me.
And let’s not forget the health officials who are recommending that anyone who suspects they or their child may have hand foot and mouth disease should seek medical attention. Because nothing says “fun in the sun” like a trip to the doctor’s office for a virus that sounds like it was cooked up in a lab.
So, the next time you’re tempted to take a dip in the water park, just remember: those waters may be teeming with more than just chlorine and pee. And if you start feeling a little under the weather, don’t blame the hot dogs or the sunburn. It’s probably just the hand foot and mouth disease making its grand entrance. Happy splashing, y’all!
Source: Daily Mail
URL: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13493129/texas-boys-victorian-disease-water-park-sores-seizures-URL.html