The disease spreads via contact and droplets. You know your kid has it when: He starts off with a week or so of flu-like symptoms, like a low-grade fever and a runny nose, and then develops a cough characterized by a whooping sound as he breathes in. Antibiotics can help reduce the severity of the illness and prevent it from spreading to others.
Pertussis is no longer contagious after five days of antibiotics or after 21 days if you let the illness run its course. A vaccine is available, and experts recommend kids get immunized at as young as six weeks. You know you have it when: You have the same symptoms as your child, except you will just have a chronic persistent cough, minus the whooping sound, says Katona.
Khan recommends all adults get a dose of the pertussis vaccine to boost their childhood vaccination and then repeat the booster every 10 to 15 years. Of course, you must wash, wash, wash your hands. Good old soap and water is still the best choice.
But he warns against sponges, which trap and breed bacteria due to their porous texture. Disposable wipes or washable cloths are best. Family health 6 kid illnesses that you didn't know you could get as an adult Bet you never thought you could get fifth disease, roseola or chicken pox while caring for your sick kid. Photo: Stocksy United, illustrations: Justine Wong. Parvovirus B19—a. Joseph Communications uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes.
Learn more or change your cookie preferences. The most common symptoms of roseola are a sudden, high fever followed by a skin rash. The fever typically lasts days. The rash develops after the fever goes away, usually within 12 to 24 hours.
The skin rash is pink and may be flat or raised. It usually starts on the abdomen and then spreads to the face, arms, and legs. This hallmark rash is a sign that the virus is at the end of its course. Once your child is exposed to the virus, it could take between 5 and 15 days before symptoms develop. Some people confuse the roseola skin rash with the measles skin rash. However, these rashes are distinctly different.
The measles rash is red or reddish-brown. It usually starts on the face and works its way down, ultimately covering the entire body with blotches of bumps. Children with roseola typically feel better once the rash appears. However, a child with measles may still feel ill while they have a rash. The illness can also be caused by another herpes virus, known as human herpes 7.
A diagnosis of roseola is often uncertain until the fever drops and the rash appears, so the doctor may order tests to make sure that the fever is not caused by another type of infection.
Roseola usually does not require professional medical treatment. When it does, most treatment is focused on lowering the high fever. Antibiotics can't treat roseola because viruses, not bacteria, cause it. Acetaminophen such as Tylenol or ibuprofen such as Advil or Motrin can help to ease a fever. Never give aspirin to a child who has a viral illness because its use in such cases has been associated with Reye syndrome , which can lead to liver failure and death.
While some parents use lukewarm sponge baths to lower fever, there is no proof that this really works. In fact, sponge baths can make children uncomfortable. Never give your child an icy or cold bath or alcohol rubs. To prevent dehydration from the fever, encourage your child to drink clear fluids such as water with ice chips and Pedialyte electrolyte oral replacement solution.
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Roseola infantum. Roseola infantum Roseola infantum is a common, mild, viral infection that can cause a temperature and rash in babies and young children. Signs and symptoms If your child has roseola, they may have a sudden high temperature, which usually lasts between three to five days. How is roseola spread? Care at home Most of the time, roseola does not need any professional medical treatment.
Paracetamol can be used if your child has a high temperature and seems uncomfortable or irritable. See our fact sheet Pain relief for children. Offer your child plenty of fluids water, breastmilk or formula to keep them well hydrated during a fever. Antibiotics are not given because antibiotics do not treat viruses. When to see a doctor You should see your GP if your child: is lethargic very sleepy, hard to wake has fewer wet nappies than usual your child has a fever that does not get better after 48 hours has a convulsion a fit that lasts less than five minutes You should call an ambulance immediately if: your child has a convulsion that lasts more than five minutes your child does not wake up after a convulsion If your child is unwell with a fever and a skin rash small bright red spots or purple spots or unexplained bruises that does not turn to skin-colour blanch when you press on it, this may be a sign of meningococcal infection see our fact sheet Meningococcal infection.
Key points to remember Roseola is a very common, mild infection, usually affecting children between the ages of six months and two years. Roseola may cause a sudden, high temperature followed by a raised, red rash that lasts for a few days.
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