Urgent warning to parents as cases rise of dangerous Victorian disease... - The Sun

PARENTS have been urged to be on the lookout for signs of a dangerous Victorian illness as cases continue to rise.

Infections of scarlet fever have increased in recent weeks, and health chiefs have warned Brits to be 'vigilant'.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that Derbyshire has seen a spike in infections, with 53 being detected in the last four weeks alone.

He added that health chiefs are now seeing an influx of other illnesses which had seen much lower levels of during the pandemic, such as scarlet fever and norovirus.

Another expert warned the East Midlands as a whole has seen a rise in cases - but added this isn't uncommon.

The NHS says the key scarlet fever signs are:.

If signs of scarlet fever are suspected, it is important to contact your local GP or NHS 111.

Cases of vitamin D deficiency were up 22 per cent with an increase also being seen in tuberculosis and cases of rickets.

But the area also recorded 55 cases of scarlet fever, an illness the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged Brits to be on the lookout for.