St. Joseph's Catholic & Anglican High School, Wrexham

Measles Warning

Measles Warning

Please see here a very important letter re measles which NHS Wales has asked all schools to share with parents and carers at the earliest opportunity.  We would wish that all our pupils are safe and well.   A catch-up MMR vaccination has been booked for 9th May and there is no need to contact the school now to arrange that vaccination - it will be sorted when you return.  We are well served by the school’s Nursing Service and our School Nurse, Mrs Sara Miers.

Thank you for your understanding.

Mrs  M. B. Rimmer

Letter from NHS

27 March 2013

Measles

You may be aware that there is a very large outbreak of measles in Swansea that is spreading across Wales. The illness spreads very quickly through schools if many of the pupils have not been protected by having two Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine injections. There have been 38 children admitted to hospital during this outbreak as a result of their measles infection.

We are likely to see cases of measles in North Wales and it is possible that we will have a school outbreak soon, as MMR uptake is not high enough to stop measles circulating.

If your child/teenager has not had MMR vaccine/s or you think they might have missed a vaccination you should contact your GP, health visitor or practice nurse now to get them protected. Children who are allergic to eggs can receive the vaccine as normal. If your household or close family contains young babies, pregnant women or family members with serious immune conditions who can’t have the MMR vaccine, please make sure that all children and teenagers in the house are fully vaccinated. This will help protect these vulnerable individuals.

Measles is highly infectious and is spread from person to person by coughs and sneezes. Early symptoms include a high temperature, cough, cold and conjunctivitis (painful, red eyes). A red, blotchy rash appears 3 to 7 days later which usually begins on the face and spreads down over the rest of the body. The person is usually quite ill and often prefers to lie quietly in a darkened room. Serious complications can occur.

Any child who develops symptoms of measles should not attend school for four days after the start of the rash.

If your child is not fully protected please act now to protect them and those around them. You can get more information on measles on the Public Health Wales website:

http://www.publichealthwales.org/measles

For further information about measles or MMR please contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47

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Welcome

As a Christian school, we create rich moments for reflection, prayer and worship, and offer a dynamic range of opportunities for pupils to witness to the Gospel through good works, service to others, and charitable giving. Nurtured by the very special, warm ethos which is recognised by all visitors, our pupils go on to take their place in society as responsible Christian citizens, mature in their faith and friendships.

So, we place pupils academically and spiritually at the heart of all we do. We value all of our pupils, and staff work tirelessly and effectively to ensure no child is left behind: every child at St Joseph’s achieves and excels.

Mrs Maria B. Rimmer

Headteacher

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