What are the symptoms of scarlet fever and is it contagious?

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A child sticking out their tongue, which shows the white coating that is one of the symptoms of scarlet fever

Scarlet fever is a childhood illness that some might associate with the past, but it remains fairly common in the UK. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cases. Here, we answer the most common questions about scarlet fever, what to look out for and how to reduce its spread.