Fifth Disease

[blueclouds29]

My dd was just diagnosed with fifth disease today. She has a rash all over here face, neck and back. It doesn't itch and not running a fever. I believe you are contagious before you get the rash so that would have been last week.
I only watch 2 other kids (7 months and 11 months) but called and let them know.
Anyone know anything about it or have experience with it?

[Blackcat31]

http://www.hennepin.us/files/HennepinUS/HSPHD/Public%20Health%20Protection/Epidemiology/Daycare%20Manual/1310_s6FIFTH.pdf

The link is the illness fact sheet. I think it is pretty common and not too serious.



here is the parent fact sheet

http://www.hennepin.us/files/HennepinUS/HSPHD/Public%20Health%20Protection/Epidemiology/Daycare%20Manual/1315_fifth%20parent.pdf

[blueclouds29]

Thank you blackcat! I printed them off for the parents! Thank you so much

[Michael]

We actually have another thread on 5th Disease: https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26592