Rash - Widespread and Cause Unknown

Home Care Advice (Pending Talking with Your Doctor) - Contagiousness

Contagiousness

  • If your child has a fever, avoid contact with other children and especially pregnant women until a diagnosis is made.
  • Most viral rashes are contagious (especially if a fever is present).
  • Your child can return to day care or school after the rash is gone or your doctor says it's safe to return with the rash.

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