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General Category => COOKHAM DISCUSSIONS => Topic started by: Cookham Webmaster on December 09, 2022, 10:59:33 AM



Title: Strep A/Scarlet Fever
Post by: Cookham Webmaster on December 09, 2022, 10:59:33 AM
The Cookham Medical Centre is receiving a high volume of calls as people are worried due to the national outbreaks of Strep A/Scarlet Fever and general winter illnesses. Before calling regarding a concern on Strep A/Scarlet Fever please visit NHS Frimley Healthier Together website to find: 
·        Symptoms
·        NHS traffic light guidance to help you identify next steps to take
·        When to seek medical help and where from https://frimley-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/scarlet-fever
 

Information about other childhood illnesses and advice for parents/carers is also on that site and is a useful guide