Renfrewshire education chiefs issue advice as Strep A infection detected in schools

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Parents across Renfrewshire will be notified as soon as Strep A is detected in their child’s school, education bosses have confirmed.Renfrewshire Council yesterday said the highly infectious bacteria – which causes scarlet fever – is already present in a handful of its 62 schools.This includes Houston Primary and Johnstone High School.The local authority has issued guidance to parents of children attending those schools with information and advice on what to do if they believe their child has the infection.It also confirmed it would continue to notify parents of the presence of any further Group A streptococcal infections within local classrooms.A dedicated webpage with relevant health advice has also been created.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialIn the letter issued to parents, Steven Quinn, the director of children’s services at Renfrewshire Council, said: “This letter is to inform you that a number of children who attend Johnstone High School have been diagnosed with suspected or confirmed Group A streptococcal infection including scarlet fever.“NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s public health