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Fifth Disease (cont.)

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Fifth Disease Treatment

Self-Care at Home

Home care is geared toward relieving symptoms.

  • Drink plenty of fluids.


  • Take acetaminophen (Tylenol, for example) to control the fever. Avoid aspirin due to the risk of developing Reye syndrome in a child with fever.


  • Wash your hands, and take care not to spread the virus.

Medical Treatment

For most healthy children, care for symptoms at home (such as fever and mild aches) is all that is needed. Children should limit their activities until they feel better.

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