As of Oct. 3, 2026, MyChart is now your new online health record at Children’s Minnesota. Learn more and activate your account now.
As of Oct. 3, 2026, MyChart is now your new online health record at Children’s Minnesota. Learn more and activate your account now.
Say: kok-SAK-ee-vy-rus
This is one of a group of viruses or germs that live in your digestive tract and can make you sick. Kids with coxsackievirus may have a fever, a stomachache, runny nose, or a sore throat. It can cause a rash and sores in the mouth.
It's easy to pass this kind of virus around by sneezing or coughing on your hands. Washing your hands a lot is the best way to keep from getting a coxsackievirus.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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