Slapped Cheek Disease

Slapped cheek syndrome (fifth disease) is common in children and should clear up on its own within 3 weeks. It's rarer in adults, but can be more serious.

Symptoms may include:

-a high temperature of 38C or more

-a runny nose and sore throat

-a headache

How long it lasts:

The cheek rash normally fades within 2 weeks.
The body rash also fades within 2 weeks, but sometimes comes and goes for up to a month, especially if you're exercising, hot, anxious or stressed.
Adults might also have joint pain and stiffness. This can continue for many weeks, even after the other symptoms have gone.

How slapped cheek syndrome is spread?

It's hard to avoid spreading slapped cheek syndrome because most people do not know they have it until they get the rash.
You can only spread it to other people before the rash appears.
Slapped cheek syndrome is caused by a virus (parvovirus B19). The virus spreads to other people, surfaces or objects by coughing or sneezing near them.

To reduce the risk of spreading the virus:

Wash your hands often with warm water and soap
Use tissues to trap germs when you cough or sneeze
Bin used tissues as quickly as possible

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