Update on rising scarlet fever across England

Update on rising scarlet fever across England Public Health England has reported a continued increase in cases of scarlet fever across England with 1319 new cases between 21 to 27 March, the highest weekly total recorded in recent decades (data available from 1982 onwards).

A total of 10,570 cases of scarlet fever have now been reported since the season began in September 2015.

Scarlet fever is a seasonal illness which should be treated with antibiotics and cases of the illness usually peak at this time of year.