The rash begins as tiny red pimples that appear like tiny blisters as they fill with fluid. The pimples burst, forming scabs, and are usually accompanied by severe itching. Whooping Cough . Whooping cough is accompanied by fever, cough, runny nose, headache, sneezing, tiredness, and loss of appetite. It generally occurs in three phases.
Whooping cough occurs on an infrequent basis as most children are vaccinated early in childhood.
Scarlet Fever . In addition to fever, children with scarlet fever may complain of sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and headache. The illness is accompanied by a rash consisting of tiny red spots, giving the appearance of a sunburn but feel rough like sandpaper. In addition to fever, the child with pneumonia typically exhibits chills, rapid and difficult breathing, and a moist cough. This is a serious condition which may require hospitalization.