roseola

Key facts Roseola infantum (‘roseola’) is a contagious, common viral infection that can cause a high fever followed by a rash. Roseola spreads by coughing, sneezing and direct contact. There is no specific treatment for roseola. If your child has roseola, they will need to rest and drink fluids (water, breastmilk or formula) to stay hydrated. Your doctor may recommend paracetamol or ibuprofen to help with the fever. There is no vaccine for roseola. What is roseola? Roseola infantum (or ‘roseola’) is a contagious, common viral infection that can cause a high fever followed by a rash. It spreads through