There have been almost 30 cases of scarlet fever reported in Devon since the start of the year, one-and-a-half times as many as last year.
Since the start of the year, there have been 26 cases of scarlet fever reported to Public Health England (PHE) in Devon, up from 17 in the same period in 2017, as well as up from 19 in 2016 and 11 in 2015.
Exeter and Teignbridge saw the highest number of reports in the five weeks to February 4, with seven each, up from three and two respectively in the same week in 2017.
They were followed by East Devon and Torbay with four cases each, with three cases in Mid Devon, and one in South Hams.
In the week ending February 4, 984 suspected cases of scarlet fever were reported to Public Health England (PHE) across England and Wales.
10 than teenagers or adults, but it can be treated quickly and effectively with a full course of antibiotics and all GPs are trained to diagnose and treat it.