Protect Toddlers from Roseola Infantum Transmission

Redness and high fever rash is not always a symptom of measles or rubella. This condition may be a symptom of the transmission of the Roseola virus. Proper handling will prevent toddlers from dangerous risks.

Roseola infantum virus often attacks infants aged six months to 1.5 years. Generally this virus is not dangerous, sometimes even this condition is also not detected because the symptoms are general. Even so, you still have to be vigilant if this condition attacks your baby, because Roseola is an infectious disease.

Various Symptoms of Roseola Infantum

The appearance of roseola is usually characterized by several symptoms, including:

Sudden high fever.

Cough, runny nose and sore throat.

Mild diarrhea.

Reddish rash.

Loss of appetite.

Glandular swelling in the neck.

Eyelid swelling.

Fever will usually go down after 3-4 days. After that, a pink rash appears that usually appears on the back, abdomen, or chest. The rash can itch, and can sometimes spread to the legs and face. In some very rare cases, a child with roseola will experience a febrile seizure.

Roseola usually occurs due to herpes virus type 6 infection (HHV / human herpesvirus 6) which spreads the same as the transmission of flu, namely through coughing or sneezing from other children who are infected first. In addition, the virus can also be contagious after touching the item touched by the patient. These items can be in the form of door handles, toys, or glasses and cutlery.

How to deal with Roseola Infantum

Toddlers who experience roseola can generally recover after resting sufficiently. You can also help with healing with a few steps below:

Give enough drink

This needs to be done even though the child may not feel thirsty, to prevent dehydration. If your child is still consuming ASI, give ASI regularly every day.

Rest in a cool room

Let your child rest in a comfortable room and low or cool temperature. If possible, you can open the bedroom window so that the room doesn't feel stuffy.

Use a febrifuge if necessary

Give febrifuge if he has a fever. However, do not give paracetamol and ibuprofen simultaneously. In addition, do not ever give aspirin to children under 16 years of age, except on a doctor's prescription.

Bath with warm water

Do not use cold water while bathing during illness. Instead, bathe him with warm water. If this is not possible, you are advised to clean the body with a cloth soaked in warm water.

Generally roseola can be relieved by itself in one week. However, immediately consult a doctor if:

Children have high fever and seizures.

The rash does not disappear after three

The child's immune system is weak due to a serious illness.

Children are undergoing certain medications, such as chemotherapy.

Roseola infection can occur at any time of the year. Therefore, if your child has roseola infantum, he should not go to school first until his condition improves, so as not to transmit the infection to other children.

Roseola can also occur in adults if it has never been exposed to this virus. Roseola infection in adults tends to cause mild symptoms, but can also be transmitted to children. Until now there is no vaccine to prevent roseola, so it is important to avoid contact with people who are infected.