Scarlet fever detected

Woy Woy Public School has reported a case of scarlet fever, detected in one of their younger students.

This disease is common in children and varies greatly in its severity.

It is a communicable disease and can be transmitted by kissing, drinking form the same cup or sharing food.

Symptoms include chills, headache, fever, vomiting, sore throat followed by a red rash over the body.

Medical attention should be sought if symptoms appear.

Newsletter, June 17 Woy Woy Public School