Dear Parents / Carers,

You will have seen the news over the past few days regarding the sad cases of children with Strep A.

 BBC has a very good page with information that parents may find useful.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63836093

 In the meantime you may find the attached useful to share

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scarlet-fever-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/scarlet-fever-factsheet

 Information for schools:

Management of scarlet fever outbreaks in schools (publishing.service.gov.uk)

 

Kind Regards,

 

Govina Nandhra

School Health Nurse
South East School Nursing Team
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)

Wood End Park Centre, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2PB

Telephone: 01895 488050 Mobile: 07514724289
Email: govina.nandhra2@nhs.net Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk