Chicken Pox

***CHICKEN POX***

Dear Parents,
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the procedure for when to keep your child at home and when it is appropriate to send them back to nursery, should your child develop the symptoms of chicken pox.
Chicken pox is contagious from 1 to 2 days before the spots appear until the spots have crusted over (usually 5-6 days after the spots appear).
Groups of people that are most at risk of serious problems if they catch chicken pox are newborn babies, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system;therefore it is important as we have children and staff who fit into this category, if you think your child may be developing chicken pox, keep them at home while they are contagious.
All children should remain at home until all chicken pox spots have crusted over to avoid further spread of the illness. Should any child return to nursery before this time, parents will be contacted and asked to collect them and take them back home.
We appreciate your understanding on this and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Thank you for your co-operation