Dear Parents/Carers,
We have been informed that 2 children who attend our school have been diagnosed with Scarlet Fever.
We have received the following advice from the local Health Protection team to share with you.
- The symptoms of scarlet fever include sore throat, headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting. This is followed by a fine red skin rash which typically first appears on the chest and stomach, rapidly spreading to other parts of the body. The face can be flushed red, but pale around the mouth. On brown and black skin, it might be harder to see a change in colour, but you can still feel the sandpaper-like texture of the rash and see the raised bumps.
- Scarlet fever is treated with a course of antibiotics to minimise the risk of complications and reduce the spread to others.
Further information on scarlet fever and Strep A is also available on the NHS website:
Scarlet fever – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Yours sincerely,
Julie D’Abreu
Headteacher
