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Hand, foot and mouth disease

Trusted information about hand, foot and mouth disease, including its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Foot ulcers

Links to trusted information about foot ulcers.

Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms

Trusted information about the symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease prevention

Trusted information about how to prevent the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosis

Trusted information about how hand, foot and mouth disease is diagnosed.

Hand, foot and mouth disease treatment

Trusted information about how hand, foot and mouth disease is treated.

Foot care

Trusted information about foot care from leading Australian health organisations, including links to fungal foot infections and diabetes and foot care.

Children's feet

Caring for children's feet starts from birth. Learn how to look after your child's feet, keep them in tiptop condition and start them off on the right foot.

Toenail infection

Trusted information about a toenail infection including what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention.

Sever's disease

Sever's disease occurs when the bones in the calf (the tibia and fibula) grow more quickly than the Achilles tendon. It affects children between 8 and 14 years.

Flat feet (fallen arches)

Flat feet (or 'fallen arches') refers to the foot’s arch being lower than normal. It can cause pain in the foot, leg or elsewhere. Learn how to treat it here.