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.

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

Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak

Figures showing the number of reported Scarlet Fever cases have been released.

Liverpool has fifth highest number of scarlet fever cases in country

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

The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This is followed by a fine red rash, which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body

Strep A outbreak: Alder Hey Children’s Hospital advice and symptoms

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 outbreak: North West has highest scarlet fever rate in England

Newhill Football Club posted a photo of Stella-Lily McCorkindale on their Facebook site. The club said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of her passing and that she was part of its first junior girls team to come from its Skill School. “We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the McCorkindale family at this time,” it added.

Strep A: Ninth child from illness linked to infection

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

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