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By Mayo Clinic staffSelf-care treatment is aimed primarily at relieving signs and symptoms and easing any discomfort. Make sure you or your child gets plenty of rest and drinks lots of fluids. You can use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) to relieve temperatures of more than 102 F (38.9 C) or minor aches and pains. Avoid giving aspirin to children. Aspirin may trigger a rare but potentially fatal disorder known as Reye's syndrome.
It's impractical and unnecessary to isolate your sick child. You won't know your child has parvovirus infection until the rash appears, and by that time, your child is no longer contagious.
