Parents are being urged to be on their lookout for the symptoms of scarlet fever after an raise in cases in Higher Manchester.
Our region is not among the highest damaged in England and Public Healthiness England (PHE) says the rise is ‘in line along with the usual seasonal pattern’.
It received notification of 104 confirmed cases in between September last year and the start of last month – up from 62 over the exact same period in between 2014 and 2015.
Initial symptoms include:
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Dr Rosemary McCann, deputy director for Healthiness protection for PHE North West, said: “Increasing numbers are currently being seen in Higher Manchester in line along with the remainder of the country and the usual seasonal pattern, where we usually observe increasing activity over the road of the winter and spring.
“Whilst scarlet fever is not normally a major health problem it must be treated along with antibiotics to minimize the risk of further complications and to minimise the risk of spread to others.”
She added: “People must be mindful of the symptoms of scarlet fever, which consist of a sore throat, headache and fever along with a sandpapery, fine, pinkish/red rash creating within one to two days of very first symptoms.
“If you or your Kid develops any kind of of these symptoms you must contact your GP. Youngsters or adults diagnosed along with scarlet fever are advised to continue to be at residence until at the very least 24 hrs after the begin of antibiotic treatment to prevent spreading the infection to others.
“NHS Selections likewise offers beneficial article on symptoms of infection including photographs of the rash.”
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At present, there is no vaccine for scarlet fever.
GPs, schools and nurseries are being urged to inform neighborhood Healthiness protection groups if they come to be aware of cases.
PHE says excellent hand hygiene regimens for pupils and staff are rather important.
It says Youngsters and adults must be encouraged to cover their mouth and nose along with a tissue as quickly as they cough and sneeze and to wash their arms after utilizing or disposing of tissues.