Give plenty to drink, but not fruit juices. Incubation period 14-21 days Infectious period One week before and at least 4 days after the rash first appears. Symptoms Can be difficult to diagnose with certainty. Starts like a mild cold. The rash appears in a day or two, first on the face, then spreading.
Spots are flat.
On a light skin they are pale pink. Glands in the back of the neck may be swollen. Your child won't usually feel unwell. What to do Give plenty to drink. If your child was with anyone pregnant before you knew about the illness, let her know.