Doctors have warned people to look out for rashes and swollen neck glands as cases of Victorian disease soar in the UK.
Scarlet fever, one of winter's illnesses, is a contagious infection that mostly affects young children. Cases of scarlet fever are higher than usual for this time of year, with GPs reporting a record number of consultations.
According to the Government, the current spike could be "a likely result of the withdrawal of measures implemented during the coronavirus pandemic to reduce transmission".
