Victorian diseases continue to rise, parents are being urged to keep an eye out.
In recent years, scarlet fever outbreaks have been especially significant.
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has been closely monitoring infection rates in the North West of England over the previous month.
Between September and March, 914 instances were reported across the region.
One locality has now issued a warning that the number of illnesses has risen above pre-pandemic levels.
Warrington public health experts are now working with schools to limit disease spread.
Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, cabinet member for public health and wellness, said the increase in the area has been in line with the national trend.
“While there could be a multitude of reasons for this, our decreased exposure to germs and viruses during the pandemic may indicate that we are experiencing an immunity deficiency to some illnesses, resulting in increased infection susceptibility.” “A greater prevalence of reported cases than pre-pandemic levels in Warrington, despite scarlet fever incidences being very low,” she told the Warrington Guardian.
Officials have provided information about the warning signs with schools and parents, according to Cllr McLaughlin.
Scarlet fever has three main symptoms that you should be aware of:
A hot environment
A painful throat and swollen glands in the neck
After 12 to 48 hours, a bumpy, rough rash emerges on the chest and stomach.
