EVERY parent needs to know the signs of dangerous scarlet fever, experts warn. The disease, which used to kill large thousands back in the 19th century, is on the rise – particularly among ki…
The disease, which used to kill large thousands back in the 19th century, is on the rise - particularly among kids.It's a seasonal illness that's most common around this time of year.
The infection can be prevalent for up to seven days before the symptoms start and it can remain highly infectious for two weeks after symptoms begin without a course of antibiotics.If you think that your child might have scarlet fever, then you need to contact your GP or ring NHS 111.Leaving it too late can lead to much more serious complications, such as pneumonia - an illness which kills more kids than any other disease in the UK.
She said that PHE is investigating possible reasons for why there's been a rise in scarlet fever cases over the past few years.
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