Suspected case of meningitis for child from south Staffordshire school as parents sent reassurance
A school has looked to reassure parents after a child was taken to hospital with a suspected case of meningitis.
A south Staffordshire school has looked to reassure parents and carers after a suspected case of meningitis.
St Nicholas CE First School in Codsall put out a message to parents and carer givers after a children was taken to hospital with a suspected case of the disease.
In the message to parents, headteacher Miss Parker said she wanted to wish the child well in hospital, but also said the case had yet to be confirmed and the school was being guided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on next steps.
The message also said that while some parents and caregivers may be feeling concerned at the news, the school also said that according to the UKHSA, no additional action was required while the case remained unconfirmed and pupils have not been told to remain at home unless contacted by health professionals.
It finished by saying that information regarding confirmation of the case of meningitis is expected over the next couple of days.
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