Dear Parent/Guardian,
We have been informed of one confirmed case of Strep A and two other children are being treated for Scarlet Fever (P1, P2 & P3). The Public Health Agency have advised that because of increased rates Group A streptococcus in the community compared to what is usually seen at this time of year, that it is not unexpected that schools and early years settings will see cases.
The Public Health Agency has provided the enclosed information leaflet for parents and guardians. I would encourage you to read it as it contains useful information about the scarlet fever and other infections caused by Group A streptococcus.
If your child is unwell, they should not attend school.
If your child is diagnosed with scarlet fever they should stay at home and not attend school for at least 24 hours after starting the antibiotic treatment, to avoid spreading the infection.
Please contact school immediately if your child has a confirmed case of Strep A, Scarlet Fever, Chicken Pox or if they have Flu-like symptoms. We will keep a record of this so that we can inform parents and the Public Health Agency if required.
Further information about scarlet fever is available on the PHA website: https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/scarlet-fever and http://pha.site/scarlet-fever-2022 and also on NI Direct https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Take care and all the best
Tomás McKee
Tomás Mc Kee
Principal
