26th January 2012

Dear Parents/Carers

I have been notified by the Surgery that a few cases of Scarlet Fever have emerged in New Mills and one of those is at St. George’s. 

The Surgery have re-assured me that the condition is treatable by antibiotics and that parents should look for these symptoms:  high temperature, sore throat, a very fine rash, tongue bright red.  Good hygiene practice is also recommended i.e., washing hands on a regular basis and coughing/sneezing into a tissue which is then disposed of in the correct manner.

If you think your child has these symptoms then it is advisable for them to be taken to the G. P. or walk-in centre before coming to school.

If you want further advice please look at www.patient.co.uk

Many thanks.

Yours sincerely

P Thomas
Headteacher