christy20657
New Member
The nurse called me this morning and told me that what appeared to me, to be sunburn/windburn on my daughters cheeks from horseback riding this weekend, was actually Fifth's disease. My first reply was "OMG what the heck is that and where did she get it from?"
I had NEVER heard of this! She said it is going around Appeal and once the rash is present (which usually begins on the cheeks) it is no longer contagious and that is why they are all getting it, because there are generally no symptoms prior to the rash and that is when it is contageous.
Just wanted to know if anyone has heard of this and if there are any other children who have been diagnosed? I was wondering why a letter did not go home informing parents once the first outbreak began. Thankfully its not dangerous and there are no underlying effects. However, if you are pregnant you should not come in contact w/ anyone who has this.
I had NEVER heard of this! She said it is going around Appeal and once the rash is present (which usually begins on the cheeks) it is no longer contagious and that is why they are all getting it, because there are generally no symptoms prior to the rash and that is when it is contageous.
Just wanted to know if anyone has heard of this and if there are any other children who have been diagnosed? I was wondering why a letter did not go home informing parents once the first outbreak began. Thankfully its not dangerous and there are no underlying effects. However, if you are pregnant you should not come in contact w/ anyone who has this.