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