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Fifth disease is usually a mild viral infection common among school-age children, particularly in the winter and spring. The first sign of Fifth disease is usually bright red cheeks (cheeks appear to have been slapped) and possibly a fine "lacy" rash on arms and trunk of the body.   The lacy rash can last as long as 4-6 weeks. At this point when the red cheeks and rash appear your child is no longer contagious and MAY attend school.  Your child will be the most contagious 7-10 days prior to the above symptoms appearing and you may not even realize that your child is not feeling well.  The virus is spread by exposure to airborne droplets from the nose and throat of infected people.  If you suspect that your child may have Fifth Disease, please contact your physician to confirm this and have your physician write a note for the school stating the diagnosis.  Your cooperation in this matter will help us keep parents informed of a possible outbreak of Fifth Disease.  Again Fifth Disease is a mild viral infection but it may effect the unborn fetus during a woman's pregnancy.  If you are pregnant or suspect your child has been near a pregnant woman during the contagious stage, please contact your physician.