How to Treat Scarlet Fever?
Medical Treatment:
Do the following things by yourself to relieve symptoms of scarlet fever:
- Drinking cool fluids
- Eating soft foods to ease a sore throat
- Taking painkillers like paracetamol
- Do not give aspirin to children who are all under the age of 16
- To stop itching by using calamine lotion or antihistamine tablets
- Antibiotics will be prescribed; it does not cure scarlet fever, but they will help you quickly get better and reduce the risk of serious illnesses (such as pneumonia)
- Continue to take antibiotics until they are finished, even if you feel better
- If you or your child does not get better in a week after seeing a doctor, particularly if your child has recently had chickenpox, or has scarlet fever symptoms, see your doctor