Dear Parents,
We would like to bring to your attention some health issues to keep any eye out for.
We have had a few children sent home this wek with one bright red cheek. Whilst it has been confirmed that it is not Fifth Disease (more commonly known as Slapped Cheek) the red cheek looks very much like the one children present with when they have Fifth Disease. All children who have had this report to have had a cough in the weeks preceding. Please help us keep the centre healthy by keeping children home when they are unwell with the symptoms of a cough or a cold.
In the last few weeks we have had a few isolated incidents of head lice. Head lice love to get busy close to spring and our environment (lots of heads!!!) offers perfect conditions. Thanks to quick intervention we seem to be clear of head lice cases at the moment but if you suspect your child of having an overly itchy head or spot any small white or black flecks please investigate further. Lice love the warm spots in the hair behind children’s ears and this is a good place to do a quick spot check.
We have had numerous cases of conjunctivitis in the last week. Conjunctivitis is very contagious and easily spread. Particularly mucky eyes upon waking in the morning , one eye that is redder or glassier than the other or complaints of itchiness or discomfort in one eye can all be indicators that a child has conjunctivitis. If you notice any of these things please have a closer look and let us know. Children with discharge from their eyes are not allowed at the ELC and if this discharge becomes apparent during the day we must ring parents for that child to be immediately collected.
Thankyou
ELC Staff
