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Important Letter regarding Strep A/ Scarlet Fever -Please read.

 

                                                                                                                                                                December 2022

Dear Parent / Guardian,

We have been informed that a small number of children who attend our school have been diagnosed with suspected / confirmed Strep A/scarlet fever.

Although Strep A/scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, it should be treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications and reduce the spread to others.

The symptoms of Strep A/scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. This can be followed by a fine red rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body. On more darkly-pigmented skin, the scarlet rash may be harder to spot, but it should feel like 'sandpaper'. The face can be flushed red but pale around the mouth.

If you think you, or your child, have Strep A/scarlet fever:

  • see your GP or contact NHS 111 as soon as possible
  • make sure that you/your child takes the full course of any antibiotics prescribed by the doctor.
  • stay at home, school or work for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection.

This website has useful information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/group-a-streptococcal-infections-guidance-and-data

Complications

Children who have had chickenpox recently are more likely to develop more serious infection during an outbreak of Strep A/scarlet fever and so parents should remain vigilant for symptoms such as a persistent high fever, cellulitis (skin infection) and arthritis (joint pain and swelling). If you are concerned for any reason please seek medical assistance immediately.

If your child has an underlying condition which affects their immune system, you should contact your GP or hospital doctor to discuss whether any additional measures are needed.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Amy Cooper

Head Teacher

 

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