Roseola (Examthem subitum)

Incubation period:

5-15 days, usually about 10 days

Signs and symptoms:

Sudden high fever which lasts 3-5 days. The fever disappears and a rash appears mainly on the child’s face and body. The rash consists of small red spots which last a day or two. Affects children between the ages of 3 months to 4 years of age.  

How it is spread:

The virus is spread when you come in contact with saliva of an infected person, e.g., coughing and sneezing.

Contagious period:

The child is infectious while symptoms are present. 

Exclusion guidelines:

No exclusion necessary. 

What can be done:

Thorough and frequent hand washing by staff and children.