With heightened concern about the possible spread of Strep A and scarlet fever, here are some useful links to further information:

Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever, UKHSA (2 January 2023)

Group A Strep – What you need to know – from the UK Health Security Agency (5 December 2022)

UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep (2 December 2022)

Strep A and scarlet fever – what are they and what are the symptoms? Information for parents, schools, colleges and early years providers – The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)

Management of scarlet fever outbreaks in schools (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Letter to childcare and play providers from Public Health Wales