School letter regarding children catching chickenpox

A number of children attending school have had chickenpox recently.

Chickenpox can spread very easily. Having a conversation with someone with chickenpox or being in the same room as them for 15 minutes or more is long enough to catch the infection.

If your child develops a rash or any spots please keep them at home and away from pregnant and vulnerable contacts until the spots have crusted over (usually about 5 days).

For more information and advice, see the letter here