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

The HPV vaccination which will be given to the Year 8 students in school on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September. Please could you complete the consent form by following this link, even if you wish to refuse. https://london.schoolvaccination.uk/hpv/2022/barkinganddagenham From S