Kaya to our school community

We have been notified of a case of Hand, Foot and Mouth Virus in our school. Please see attached an information sheet for your records.

Signs and symptoms

• Fever

• Sore throat

• Small blisters on the inside of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, palms of the hands, fingers, soles of feet and nappy area. The blisters should not be itchy.

• Poor appetite

• Lethargy

Of note: Your child should stay home from school, playgroup, kindergarten and childcare until the fluid in the blisters have dried.

 

Thank you

Joe Bell

Associate Principal