Rash in children

Get advice or contact your practice about your child's rash, including impetigo, virus infections and ringworm, or a related query.

This service is for non-emergency queries only.
  • call 999 for emergency medical help.
  • In England call 111 for urgent medical advice.
  • In Scotland go to NHS24.scot for urgent medical advice.
  • In Isle of Man call MEDS direct on +44 1624 650355 for urgent medical advice.

Information about rashes

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Information about chickenpox

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Contact your practice about your child's rash
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