There is an unconfirmed case of slapped cheek syndrome (sometimes called Fifth Disease) in 3rd class. This condition is caused by the parvovirus B19 virus and your child may have been exposed. The following information is from the HSE.What is “Slapped Cheek Syndrome”?It is a mild rash illness that
Every September we get the usual outbreaks of head lice in our school. If there is evidence of nits or lice in your child’s class we will send a notification to you via the Aladdin connect noticeboard Please do not ignore it and assume your child is immune. The only way to eradicate lice is if ever
There has been another confirmed case of scarlet fever in 4th class. It is therefore a possibility that children in the 4th classes may have been exposed. Please read the following advice from the HSE.What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is a scattered red rash and high temperature caused by bacteri
December 14th 2018 Dear Parent or Guardian, There has been a case of hand, foot and mouth disease in the Junior Infants and your child may have been exposed. The following are commonly asked questions about the disease.What is hand,
There has been a case of hand, foot and mouth disease in Junior Infants and your child may have been exposed. The following are commonly asked questions about the disease.What is hand, foot and mouth disease?This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It cau
We normally have a few cases of Foot and Mouth Disease every year. Please read the following information.What is hand, foot and mouth disease?This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It causes blisters on hands and feet and mouth ulcers inside the cheeks
April 24th 2018There has been a confirmed case of scarlet fever in 2nd class. It is therefore a possibility that your child has been exposed. Please read the following advice from the HSE.What is scarlet fever?Scarlet fever is a scattered red rash and high temperature caused by bacteria (Group A str
March 6th 2017Dear Parent or Guardian,There has been a confirmed case of scarlet fever in Senior Infants. It is therefore a possibility that your child has been exposed. Please read the following advice from the HSE.What is scarlet fever?Scarlet fever is a scattered red rash and high temperature cau
We have a very small first aid room and it’s purpose is to attend to minor injuries which occur in the yard. We appreciate their may be times when children need to remain indoors at break. However children with minor colds and snuffles should either be at home, if sick or should wrap up well and g
What is hand, foot and mouth disease?This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It causes blisters on hands and feet and mouth ulcers inside the cheeks and on the tongue. They may also have a sore throat and high temperature. These symptoms last for 7–10 day
Dear Parents,Over the last week and again today, we had large numbers of children with flu like symptoms coming to school. Some were too sick to stay in school and had to be collected before the end of class whilst others struggled to remain for the full day.The National Director of Public Health, D
We have had a confirmed case in Junior Infants. This syndrome is a mild but very contagious illness and usually presents in 5/6 year olds , It is however a more concerning for people with low immune systems or pregnant women. Please read the letter here.http://www.saintbrigids.ie/slappedcheek.pdf
[trx_table style=”1″ size=”medium” align=”center”]IllnessSymptomsWhat to do Fever100.4°F or38°C Stay home, must be fever free for 24 hours before returning HeadacheIf the child can’t do normal activities Stay home VomitingMore than twice in 24 hours or if diarrhoea also Stay home until 24 hours afte
