Roseola is a rash caused by a virus. The rash lasts 1 or 2 days, then it disappears. Some children have 3 days of fever without a rash.  It happens to children between 6 months and 3 years old. Your child has roseola if:

• Your child has a fine pink rash, mostly on middle part of the body.
• Your child had a fever 2 to 4 days before the rash appeared. When the rash appeared, your child's fever went away.
• Your child was only a little sick during the time with fever and acts fine now.

No particular treatment is necessary. Roseola can be spread to another child until the rash is gone. Other children of this age who have been with your child may come down with roseola in 9 to 10 days.

Call your doctor IMMEDIATELY or go to the emergency room if:

• The spots become purple or blood colored.
• Your child starts to act very sick.

Call during office hours if:

• The rash lasts more than 3 days.
• The fever lasts more than 4 days.
• You have other questions or concerns.