UPDATE ON
DIARRHOEA AND VOMITING IN SCHOOLS
A number of
schools across Lothian have reported an increase in pupils with vomiting and/or
diarrhoea. The symptoms are suggestive of viral gastroenteritis (also
known as norovirus or winter vomiting disease) which is known to be currently
circulating in the community. It is usually a short lived self-limiting
illness from which children and adults recover quickly.
Further
information about norovirus and its prevention can be found at https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/norovirus
To minimise the
likelihood of developing norovirus we recommend:
·
If
your child develops vomiting and/or diarrhoea please ensure they remain off
school until they have been symptom free for at least 48 hours.
This advice applies at all times. So for instance if your child
becomes unwell over the weekend they should not attend school on Monday even
if by then they feel well.
·
Ensure
that all members of your family wash their hands frequently using warm water
and liquid soap, especially after using the toilet and before eating or
preparing food.
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