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The symptoms of scarlet fever usually take two to five days to appear after infection.
However, the incubation period (the time between exposure to the infection and symptoms starting) can be as short as one day or as long as seven days.
The symptoms of scarlet fever include a sore throat, headache, high temperature (38.3C/101F) or above), flushed face and swollen tongue. The distinctive pink-red rash develops 12 to 48 hours later.
Red blotches are the first sign of the rash. These turn into a fine pink-red rash that feels like sandpaper to touch and looks like sunburn. It may also be itchy.
The rash usually starts on the chest and stomach, but soon spreads to other parts of the body, such as the ears, neck, elbows, inner thighs and groin.
The rash doesn't usually spread to the face. However, the cheeks become flushed and the area just around the mouth stays quite pale. The rash will turn white if you press a glass on it.
The rash usually fades after about a week, but the outer layers of skin, usually on the hands and feet, may peel for several weeks afterwards.
In milder cases, sometimes called scarlatina, the rash may be the only symptom.
Other symptoms may include:
See your GP as soon as possible if you think you or your child has scarlet fever. Although the illness usually clears up after about a week, your GP will be able to confirm a diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment.
RAVENSCROFT NURSERY SCHOOL
May 2016 Newsletter
Dates for your diary
Monday 2nd May
School is closed today for Bank holiday
Tuesday 3rd May
‘Grandparents day’ 11.30-1.30pm
Thursday 5th May
Coffee with Siobhan to discuss ideas for menu for Healthy Eating demo
Tuesday 10th May
Healthy eating Cooking demo at
Walkway Centre for parents 9.30am
Tuesday 10th May
Parents Art with our resident artist Rebekah.
Friday 20th May
Superhero/Princess day organised by PTA- £1 donation
Tuesday 24th May
New Parents Open Night 7.30pm
Thursday 26th May
PTA fun day at Avoniel Leisure Centre
Monday 30th May
School is closed for Bank holiday
Early Morning Drop Off
Begins Monday 9th May at 8.30am
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Eco news
This month we shall closely study life cycles of frogs and butterflies. We will have caterpillars in class and closely observe the changes daily.
We will continue to observe the mini beasts in our logpile.
We shall also continue to tend to the vegetables, plants and flowers that are growing so well in our garden
area.
We would be grateful if you could bring in sensitive wipes and antibacterial wipes, please.
Outdoor Play
Begins Monday 16th May
Drop your child to school as usual– play takes place outdoors 9-11.30am
Every warm day, please put sunscreen on your child.
Please bring in a sun hat with your child’s name on it and wear suitable shoes. - No strappy sandals, flip flops or clogs please as they are not suitable for
outdoor climbing, running etc. Thank you.
Linking Generations Northern Ireland
Sponsoring our Grandparents day on Tuesday 3rd May
Grandparents Storytelling
Wednesdays throughout May are dedicated to Grandparents storytelling– we would love to have any grandparent volunteers between 10-10.30am to come and read stories to the children. Please let us know if you are interested.
Sensory Workshop
Thursday 19th May 7-8pm