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Scarlet fever numbers rise, prompting further hand washing advice for preschools
Over 100 cases of this “highly contagious” illness in Derbyshire Warnings from health organisations have been issued as incidents of...
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Guidance for farms and visitor attractions as they plan for safe events Access To Farms (ATF) “brings together agricultural organisations...
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World Hand Hygiene Day 5 May 2022 World Hand Hygiene Day 2022 this year takes place on 5th May: it’s theme is “Unite for safety: clean...
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Parents and carers alert issued by the UKHSA South West Increasing numbers of incidents of both scarlet fever and chicken pox have resulted in a...
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Soap and water hand washing advice has been issued by a number of experts Norovirus case instances are rising, particularly in nursery school...
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There is no cure – good hygiene is the only way to limit the spread of illness Guidance for key Early Years staff has been made available by...
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The illness is spreading across nurseries in the north west of England Preschools and nurseries in the UK are being alerted to a rising number of...
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Warning that germs are transmitted more by skin than other surfaces The resident doctor on the This Morning television programme has provided...
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Surge in “winter sickness bug” causes concern With children about to return to school – and having already done so in Scotland...
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154 outbreaks in 5 weeks warn PHE A warning has been issued by Public Health England (PHE) that levels of norovirus – the so-called...
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A 20 second soap and water wash is essential after toilet use New UK government COVID-19 guidance has been released for out of school providers...
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