Compton cited guidance that the illness is a mild viral infection common in young children but possible at any age. According to the Mayo Clinic, it spreads easily, symptoms usually appear three to six days after exposure, and can include fever, sore throat and a rash on the hands and feet.
Some followers criticized bringing an ill child to a celebration; Compton pushed back, noting it was a small-town wedding and sharing a fan’s comment about the community’s toughness. His wife Charo posted group wedding photos and congratulated Kaitlyn and Cody. Compton, who played in the NFL from 2013–2021 and retired in 2023, co-hosts the podcast Bussin’ with the Boys.