REMINDER - Scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep

UKHSA update on Scarlet Fever and invasive Group A Strep The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year. To learn more click here

Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Strep are notifiable  illnesses. Notifiable illnesses mean you need to notify Ofsted Click here and Public Heath England.

Please report ALL cases of notifiable infectious diseases, and any outbreaks of infectious disease (2 or more linked cases) to your Regional Health Protection Team at UKHSA: Phone: 0344 225 3560 Option 2

Further information can obtained below:

• Group-A-Streptococcal-Infection

• Scarlet fever

• Scarlet fever: managing outbreaks in schools and nurseries

• Scarlet fever: guidance and data

• Scarlet fever: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

• Health protection in children and young people settings, including education

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