What is Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome? ➡️ caused by a toxin made by certain strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. It mostly affects children under 6 years. It causes the top layer of skin to blister and peel, making it look like a burn or scald. ➡️ What are the symptoms? ‼️ Red, sore skin that may start around the mouth, diaper area, or skin folds ‼️Tenderness and pain—the skin is often very sensitive to touch ‼️ Blisters or peeling—large, thin blisters that break easily, leaving

Staph is a germ found on skin. It is usually harmless but if it gets into your blood, staph can cause serious infections that can lead to sepsis or death. More than 119,000 bloodstream staph infections occurred in the US in 2017. Read the new Vital Signs report to learn how to protect yourself and your family from staph: http://bit.ly/VSStaph | CDC