The school is implementing 'enhanced measures' immediately
A school in east Lancashire has contacted parents alerting them to confirmed cases of scarlet fever and chicken pox.
READ MORE: Strep A sees Lancashire parents ready to take their children out of school if cases confirmed "We have also been advised to follow some enhanced measures in school, which will be implemented immediately. Please remain vigilant for the symptoms listed and follow the advice given. "Parents/guardians can also help with this by reminding children of the importance of coughing/sneezing into tissues and placing these in the bin, washing hands regularly and ensuring any breaks to the skin are covered with a waterproof plaster/dressing before attending school/nursery.
The letter also lists the symptoms of chickenpox including a sudden onset with fever, runny nose, cough and a generalised rash. They advise anyone who thinks they might have chicken pox to drink plenty of fluid and take paracetamol to help with the pain.
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