Is baby rash contagious?

For many parents, the most worrying thing in daily life is that their children have health problems. Some parents also believe that babies should live in a spacious, bright and warm environment so that they can thrive. Little do people know that babies are very likely to get sick in such an environment, either catching a cold or getting a skin rash. So, can the baby's rash be contagious to others?

Sometimes babies will develop a rash after having a fever. Although it is a contagious disease, it is very safe and will not be as widely spread as measles or chickenpox. The chance of family members being infected at the same time is low. Generally speaking, children's rashes are not usually contagious to adults, but if adults have never had the rash and have weak immunity, they may be infected. Therefore, adults still need to pay attention to some things in care, keep the room ventilated, develop good habits, and pay attention to hygiene.

In addition, adults should wash their hands before and after treating sick children. If conditions permit, it is best to change outer clothes to minimize the risk of infection. If adults come into contact with other babies and do not pay attention to disinfection, the virus may be indirectly transmitted to other babies through adults. It is recommended that adults' clothes should be strictly disinfected before they come into contact with other children. In short, it is always right to take precautions.

Symptoms of rash after fever in baby

There are two stages of rash after a baby has a fever. After a latent period of 5-15 days, the following symptoms will appear:

1. The body temperature reaches 39-40℃, but the child is in good condition.

2. Sometimes high fever convulsions occur, but some children also have symptoms such as cough, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and ear pain.

The second stage begins about 4 days after the onset of the disease. The symptoms at this time are:

1. Body temperature quickly returns to normal.

2. Small, clear pink spotted rashes appear, mostly on the head and trunk, and may last for about 4 days.