If you think your child is poorly and getting worse, trust your instincts & contact NHS 111 or your GP
Health bosses are urging parents to be on the lookout for warning signs of Strep A after an outbreak hit a school in Wigan last week. Orrell Holgate Academy had at least two students in the same year group with the illness which has led to the school ‘enhancing hygiene measures’ which included ‘hand washing and keeping surfaces clean’.
“We further enhanced hygiene measures such as hand washing and keeping commonly used surfaces clean.”The bacteria that can cause scarlet fever and other infectious diseases like strep throat has been spreading across the country in recent months. Now parents are being warned to look out for red flags in their children as the Christmas holidays have now commenced.
“Group A Strep is a bacteria that can cause scarlet fever, and other infections such as strep throat, which are usually mild and can be treated easily. Please visit NHS.uk, contact 111 online or your GP surgery if your child has symptoms of this infection so they can be assessed for treatment. “There has been a slightly higher number of these cases than expected at this time of year and very sadly, a small number of deaths in the UK. We know that the news is worrying for parents, but we would like to stress that while we are seeing an increase in cases in children across the country, iGAS remains very uncommon.
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