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SLAPPED CHEEK
Symptoms are:
- Fever
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
- Headache
- Generally feeling unwell
After a couple of days, a bright red rash appears on both cheeks. The rash usually lasts for 2 weeks but can come and go for 6 weeks. When the rash has appeared, you are no longer infectious, but you can pass slapped cheek on for 5 to 6 days before the rash appears.
Please see the Health New Zealand website on this for further information.
https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/skin/slapped-cheek/