Don't Understand This Rash on 2 Year Old!

I would definitely get a second opinion. It's not because you do not trust your physcian, but it would be a peace of mind for you. I would even take pictures of the rash incase it would be gone again before you get to the doctors. I would be really concerned, because scarlet fever can be fatal. Here is a copy from www.webmd.com of the symptoms of scarlet fever.
Bright red or scarlet spotty rash, usually beginning on the neck or chest (often excludes face, palms and soles)
High fever
Chills
Headache
Sore throat (although half of patients will not have this symptom)
Painful swallowing
Tongue coated with red spots - referred to as strawberry tongue
Swollen glands in neck
Vomiting
I hope this helps. Good luck and may God Bless you and your family.

TAKE YOUR BABYS TO ANOTHER DOC FOR A 2ND OPINION. And make sure that you tell him what you think it is and that if he don't think it is that can he at least test him for your peace of mind. usually they will do it. good luck and let me know want the doc says k

Dear M.
My daughter had scarlet fever when she was three year old. She was sick with a fever and sore throat for a couple of days. then she seemed to be fine but by the next day she had a rush that didn't go way just moved around her body. She was very miserable and it itched her bad. It looked like she had been scalded all over her body. She did not like to be touch because it hurt to bad. They almost put her in the hospital. Have you thought about that he might be having allergic reaction.

Just one more option of what the rash and red cheeks could be is fifths disease. It is just a virus that comes with red cheeks and a rash (and probably a fever). It's really not a big deal, it will pass. And I heard it is going around.

I would get another oppinion. But isn't scarlet fever vaccinated? The strep can cause weird stiff like that though, too. Hope he feels better soon!