After six days the skin starts to peels off, alongside other symptoms: Often, Scarlet Fever is accompanied by a: Scarlet fever is contagious, and you should limit the contact your child has with ...

He adds: “Early identification and treatment of streptococcal infections in household contacts can help prevent the spread of scarlet fever.” While the antibiotics take effect, most symptoms ...

Data for 2017 suggests the rate may be falling, but experts remain cautious, saying it is "too early to tell ... parents to be aware of the symptoms of scarlet fever and to contact their GP ...

fever - may be experiencing some of the early symptoms of scarlet fever, which also circulates at this time of year. "These children will go on to develop scarlet fever-specific symptoms ...