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Slapped Cheek?

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Wholetthedogsoutwhowhowho · 17/02/2024 13:07

Hello!

Six year old has a snotty nose, bit of a temp which I've been treating with calpol and generally well in himself (not running round as much as usual but seems ok).

He had a rash on his body and back yesterday which has now gone but his cheeks are pink. Is this Slapped Cheek?

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Wholetthedogsoutwhowhowho · 17/02/2024 13:08

Apologies I thought I'd added a pic!

Slapped Cheek?
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LIZS · 17/02/2024 13:13

Could be. Or scarlet fever, does he have a sore throat?

Wholetthedogsoutwhowhowho · 17/02/2024 13:14

He's not complained of a sore throat and I've just had a look and it's not red

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MissAtomicBomb1 · 17/02/2024 18:39

Does it feel rough like sandpaper?
If so it's more likely to be Scarlet fever.
Check tongue also - usually red with dots on

Wholetthedogsoutwhowhowho · 18/02/2024 13:44

I forgot to update yesterday sorry! We went to out of hours and the doctor said all OK, phew!

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