A highly contagious illness known as "slapped cheek" disease for the facial rashes it causes in children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a health alert. The ...

If your child comes home with ruddy cheeks this back-to-school season, their flushed appearance may be due to something other than having had recess in the late-summer heat. They may be infected with ...

More people in the U.S. have become infected with a highly transmissible seasonal respiratory virus commonly called "slapped cheek disease" that can pose serious risks to pregnant women and people ...

Parents are being urged to watch out for signs their child could be suffering from slapped cheek syndrome. The NHS has warned mums and dads of symptoms to be aware of as the infection can last up to ...