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📢 Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness but can be serious if left untreated. It's highly contagious and mostly affects young children.
We're reminding parents of the symptoms following a rise in cases across the country. 🧵👇
#ScarletFever
We're reminding parents of the symptoms following a rise in cases across the country. 🧵👇
#ScarletFever
The first signs of #ScarletFever are flu-like symptoms such as:
🤒 High temperature
😖 Sore throat and swollen neck glands
🕜 A bumpy, rough feeling rash usually appears after 12 to 48 hours on the chest and tummy.
🤒 High temperature
😖 Sore throat and swollen neck glands
🕜 A bumpy, rough feeling rash usually appears after 12 to 48 hours on the chest and tummy.
If you think your child is showing signs of #ScarletFever it's important to contact your local GP or #NHS111.
Stay away from nursery, school or work for 24 hours after taking the 1st dose of antibiotics.
Stay away from nursery, school or work for 24 hours after taking the 1st dose of antibiotics.
