Common Topics

Lots of children get sore throats and often this is with a high temperature. It is usually due to a viral infection. Your child may also have a runny nose, cough, and earache.
Viral infections spread very quickly and often affect other people in your house.
Viruses get better on their own and do not need treatment with antibiotics.
Antibiotics may cause side effects such as rash and diarrhoea. The more antibiotics we use the more chance of antibiotic resistance.

Help and guidance when a child has suspected group A Strep for parents and carers

Scarlet fever is an illness is caused by a bug called group A streptococcus, which is found on the skin and in the throat. Scarlet fever mostly affects children and can easily spread to other people.