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DOWAGIAC, Mich. — Local health officials are warning parents after an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease was confirmed at a Michiana middle school.

Dowagiac Union Schools Superintendent told ABC57 they’ve seen at least four confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus isolated at the middle school this week. The illness primarily affects young children, but can be caught by anyone, and causes fevers, sore throats, and rashes where the name suggests.

“Yes, we tend to see it every year, and it can be quite concerning and very much a nuisance for a lot of people, a lot of daycares and schools,” said Dr. Larry Wile, Medical Director of the Van Buren Cass District Health De

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