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๐Ÿ“ข 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. ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ‘‡

#ScarletFever
The first signs of #ScarletFever are flu-like symptoms such as:
๐Ÿค’ High temperature
๐Ÿ˜– Sore throat and swollen neck glands
๐Ÿ•œ 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.
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