Is scarlet fever still around?
My grandson's school had a notice about scarlet fever cases. I thought this disease was from the olden days, like in books. Is scarlet fever still a thing, like, are people still getting it?
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8 months ago
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Haan beta, it is still around. Not as widespread as before, thanks to all the advancements in medicine, but it hasn't completely gone. So, if someone gets sick, best to see the doctor immediately. Rest and good food are important too.
6 months ago
Yes, it is still around, just less common now. It's treatable though, so don't worry too much. Just make sure to see a doctor if you or someone you know has symptoms.
9 months ago
Unfortunately, yes. My son actually got it last year from school. It was a bit scary, but with antibiotics, he recovered completely in about a week. It's definitely still present, so be aware.
8 months ago
Yes, it is. It's not like it vanished from the planet. It's just not as big of a deal because we have good medicines now. So if you get it, go to the doctor, they'll fix you up.
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9 months ago
Oh yes, it's still around. Not as bad as in the old days when there were no strong antibiotics, but it comes and goes. The good news is, modern doctors know exactly how to treat it, so don't fear it like we used to.
7 months ago
From what I've heard from friends, it does pop up sometimes. A colleague's child had it recently. So it seems to be present, though maybe not as frequently in the news as before.