10 Symptoms and Treatments of Scarlet Fever

2. Fever

A fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or higher is one of the signs of an infection raging in the body. Chills and sweating often accompany the fever. In young children, it is important to keep the fever down for fear that a very high fever can cause convulsions. Give your child a fever-reducing medication, a lukewarm bath, and very cold water to drink to help reduce the fever. Monitor your child’s temperature, and contact your provider if the fever is not coming down.