Dear Parent(s) / Carer(s), Re: Increase in scarlet fever We are writing to inform you of a recent [national/local] increase in notifications of scarlet fever to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), above seasonal expected levels. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you

Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness. Symptoms include a sore throat,headache, swollen neck glands, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or redbody rash with a sandpapery feel. The rash may be harder to see on darkerskin tones but you should be able to feel it. Contact your GP or

Dear Parent/Carer I am writing to you to ask for your support in helping us protect more teenagers in Barking & Dagenham against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio and Meningitis. This year the current uptake of these immunisations is lower than it has been in previous years. Low levels o