Tis the season to be ...coughing, spluttering and generally feeling blurghhh!
Please be aware that Hand, Foot and Mouth is currently present at the Centre with cases being reported in a few rooms.
Be on the look out for tiny blisters on various parts of the body, including the mouth, and on the fingers, palms of hands, buttocks, nappy area, soles of the feet, upper arms or legs.
The blisters last a little longer than a week. Some children may also have a fever, sore throat, runny nose or cough. Vomiting or diarrhoea are uncommon. The most troublesome symptom is often the blisters in the mouth, which can make it difficult for children to eat or drink.
Children with Hand, Foot and Mouth are to be excluded from the ELC until all of the blisters are dried.
If your child is generally unwell please keep them at home until they are fully rested and well. Being in group care means that illnesses often spread quite quickly.
You are able to use your holiday leave for sick days. If you are unsure of how many days you have to use, please ask Miss Mandy or myself. Remember too, if you at the doctors, to ask your doctor for a sick certificate and hand to Miss Mandy. We will then record this as sick leave.
Thank you for helping us to stay healthy!
Regards
Melanie
