Strep A/ Scarlet Fever

Notice to patients

If you are ringing because you are concerned about your child, we understand this may be very frightening. To reassure you most children will only have mild illness and if they also have a runny nose, it makes diagnosis of strep A less likely.

While you are waiting to speak to a member of the reception team, you may wish to look at some helpful information online.

Healthier Together is a paediatrician endorsed website that contains helpful, reliable information on a range of conditions including scarlet fever and strep A infections. Search Healthier Together Hampshire online or see below:

• Healthier Together Strep A/Scarlet Fever information for parents
• Healthier Together information for parents on helping children swallow tablets

Published: Dec 15, 2022