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For your information: 20/03/2018 Slapped Cheek20 March 2018 (by Mrs Atkinson (parksidepri)) |
We have had a confirmed case of Slapped Cheek in Reception. Slapped cheek disease is normally a mild, short illness. However, the rash may appear to be quite dramatic. No treatment is usually needed. However, it can cause harm to an unborn baby...
...so women who are pregnant and come into contact with people who have this illness need to seek medical advice.
What is slapped cheek disease?
Slapped cheek disease is sometimes called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum. It is an infection caused by the parvovirus B19 virus. It most commonly occurs in children aged 3-15 years, but anyone can be affected. It is infectious (can be passed on). The infectious period is for 4-20 days before the rash appears. By the time the rash develops, it is usually no longer infectious.
This advice has been taken from the NHS Website.