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Scarlet fever

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.
Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak

Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease
Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease

Strep A: how many scarlet fever cases are there in Birmingham?

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children
Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children

Strep A map reveals UK regions worst hit by scarlet fever outbreak

Doctors are being urged to act quickly in giving antibiotics to children with suspected Strep A symptoms (Photo: Adobe)
Doctors are being urged to act quickly in giving antibiotics to children with suspected Strep A symptoms (Photo: Adobe)

How many cases of Strep A are there in the West Midlands?

After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops
After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops

Scarlet Fever: UK sees a rise in contagious Victorian illness