Treatment. There is only one way to treat scarlet fever, and that’s with an antibiotic developed specifically for this illness. Children should take the antibiotic as soon as possible, and they should take it precisely as listed on the instructions provided by the pharmacist. Other methods of treatment include treating symptoms rather than the infection itself. This can include anything from over-the-counter pain medications to drinking plenty of fluids to resting regularly. Kids who have scarlet fever should not return to school until they are fever-free for at least a full 24 hours and they are on medication for the same amount of time. It’s highly contagious, and it only takes one child to start a full-blown outbreak.
