See your doctor for treatment. You should advise the school because school sores are highly infectious and can spread quickly throughout your child's class. Your child must stay at home until treatment from your doctor has commenced. Sores on exposed areas must be covered with a dressing. A mild viral disease mainly occurring in late winter and early spring.
Symptoms are fever, red cheeks and an itchy, lace like rash occurring on the body and limbs.
Infected person often has a runny nose and sore throat. Virus gets passed through contact with respiratory droplets from the nose and throat of an infected individual. No specific treatment exists for this illness. Complications are rare, however those with blood disorders or weakened immune systems should, where possible, avoid exposure to potentially infected persons. Those caring for infected children are advised to wash hands frequently and avoid sharing utensils.