ds (nearly 2) has had a high temp for about 2 days. It comes down with Calpol, and he's had fairly runny frequent nappies. He's been clingy and sleeping really badly.
Yesterday I noticed a strange rash in the folds of his elbows, and today he has a rash all over his torso, which is spreading down his backside. It's separate red spots - not particularly vivid, look like they are under the skin rather than on top, and it doesn't seem to be bothering him. It's not measles (he's already had it) and doesn't look like chicken pox.
He was sick this morning but hasn't been since. I'm wondering about scarlet fever because my "what is wrong with your child?" type book suggests these might be the symptoms (he's currently having a nap, so I haven't looked in his mouth yet).
Not sure what to do. NHS Direct have a recorded message saying "ring back unless it's very urgent". My medical insurance GP careline said "we can't speak to you until 6pm".
I should stress I'm not panicking - I've checked the rash and it does fade, he's not bothered by light, and he doesn't seem at death's door. But I am wondering if I can take him out - dh is away and there's no food in the house. And whether he needs to be seen by the doctor. Does this count as urgent, do you think?