rise in scarlet fever cases

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Recognise the symptoms of scarlet fever and chickenpox

Parents and carers are being reminded of the symptoms of scarlet fever and chickenpox, following a rise in cases across the country. Levels for both are what we expect to see at this time of year, but there has been an increase compared to 2021, when COVID-19 restrictions kept cases below average.

Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but highly infectious. Symptoms include a sore throat,...

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