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flag UK parents urged to seek care if children show scarlet fever symptoms to prevent spread and complications.

flag Parents in the UK are being urged to seek medical care if their children show signs of scarlet fever, a contagious bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus. flag Symptoms include sore throat, fever, a sandpaper-like rash, and a "strawberry" tongue. flag While typically mild and treatable with antibiotics, untreated cases can remain contagious for up to three weeks and may lead to rare but serious complications. flag Antibiotics make children non-infectious within 24 hours. flag The UK Health Security Agency emphasizes prompt medical evaluation to prevent spread and complications, especially in schools and childcare settings.

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