Roseola

When to get emergency help

Call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E)department immediately if your child:

has a rash that doesn't fade when you roll a glass over it this could be a sign of meningitis
has a seizure for the first time, even if they seem to recover
has a seizure that lasts more than five minutes
seems confused, drowsy or disorientated
loses consciousness

Roseola doesn't usually cause any serious problems, but it's important to look out for these symptoms and get help if they occur.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Introduction

Find out about the childhood infection roseola, including what the symptoms are, how to treat it and when to get medical advice.

Symptoms of roseola

Roseola doesn't always cause noticeable symptoms. If they do develop, they'll usually start a week or two after becoming infected. Fever At first, your child may have: a suddenhigh temperature (fe

How to treat roseola at home

You can usually look after your child at home until they're feeling better. There'sno specific treatment, butthe following can help: letyour childrest if they feel unwell they may be more comfort

When to get emergency help

Call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E)department immediately if your child: has a rash that doesn't fade when you roll a glass over it this could be a sign

How to stop roseola spreading

Roseola is spread ina similar wayto the common cold through coughs and sneezes, and contaminated objects or surfaces. It doesn't spread very easily and you don't need to keep your child away from nu

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