Roseola, also known as Sixth Disease, is a viral illness caused by infection with human herpesvirus 6. It is most common in children between 6 months and 2 years of age. Despite the fever and rash, most children with roseola do not get very sick and the condition gets better without treatment.
More Information about Roseola |
Reporting |
| Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit. |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have roseola? |
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No exclusion necessary, unless too ill to participate in activities or has a fever with behavioural change. Note: Exclusion guidelines may differ for healthcare workers. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider or occupational health at your workplace. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
| Merck Manual - Professional Version: Roseola Infantum |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: August 2024, by CDC