Measles
Measles is caused by viruses and is very contagious – both in children and adults. The typical signs of measles are a light red rash and flu-like symptoms. A vaccine provides effective protection from measles and helps to prevent it from spreading to other people.
Scarlet fever
Doctors can usually diagnose scarlet fever quite easily based on the typical rash and a dark-red tongue, sometimes referred to as a “strawberry tongue.” Serious complications are very rare nowadays: Because scarlet fever is caused by bacteria, it can easily be treated with antibiotics.
