Protect Toddlers from Transmission of Roseola Infantum

Reddish rash and high fever are not always symptoms of measles or rubella. This condition may be one of the symptoms of transmission of the roseola infantum virus. Proper handling will prevent toddlers from dangerous risks. The roseola infantum virus often attacks infants aged six months to 1.5 years. Generally this virus is not dangerous, sometimes even this condition is not detected because the symptoms are general. Even so, you still have to be vigilant if this condition attacks your baby, because roseola including infectious diseases.

Various Symptoms of Roseola Infantum

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

• High fever suddenly.
• Cough, runny nose and sore throat.
• Mild diarrhea.
• Reddish rash.
• Loss of appetite.
• Swollen glands in the neck.
• Swelling of the eyelids.

Fever will usually go down after 3-4 days. After that, a pink rash that usually appears on the back, stomach, or chest. The rash can feel itchy, and sometimes it can also spread to the feet and face. In some very rare cases, children who experience roseola will experience febrile seizures. Roseola usually occurs due to infection with herpes virus type 6 (HHV / human herpesvirus 6), which is spread the same as transmission of the flu, ie through coughing or sneezing from other children who are first infected. In addition, the virus can also be transmitted after touching items touched by patients. These items can be door handles, toys, or glasses and cutlery.

How to Overcome Roseola Infantum

Toddlers who experience roseola generally can recover after adequate rest. You can also help with healing with the 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 little one rest in a comfortable room and low or cool temperatures. If possible, you can open the bedroom window so that the room does not feel stuffy.

• Use heat-reducing medication if necessary

Give a fever-lowering medication if he has a fever. However, do not give paracetamol and ibuprofen together. In addition, never give aspirin to children under the age of 16, except on a doctor's prescription.

• Take a shower with warm water

Do not use cold water when bathing during illness. Instead, bathe him with warm water. If this is not possible, it is recommended that you clean the body with a cloth soaked in warm water.

Generally roseola infantum can resolve on its own within one week. However, consult a doctor immediately if:

• The child has a high fever and seizures.
• The rash does not disappear after three
• The child's immune system is weak due to suffering from a serious illness.
• The child is undergoing certain medications, for example chemotherapy.

Roseola infection can occur at any time of the year. Therefore, if your child has roseola infantum, he should not attend school until his condition improves, so as not to transmit the infection to other children. Roseola can also occur in adults if you have 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 was no vaccine to prevent roseola, so it was important to avoid contact with people who were infected.