Two pupils have been reported to be suffering from hand, foot and mouth at a Kent primary school.

Barnsole Primary School in Gillingham reported the cases to Public Health England, which is standard practice for two or more cases.

Children do not need time off school if they have the illness and there will be no public health investigation.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infection that causes mouth ulcers and spots on the hands and feet.

It is most common in young children – particularly those under 10 – but can affect older children and adults as well.

Hand, foot and mouth disease can be unpleasant, but it will usually clear up by itself within seven to 10 days. Parents can normally look after their child at home.

The infection is not related to foot and mouth disease, which affects cattle, sheep and pigs.