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School Infection Outbreak: Children Fall Ill
30 Nov
Summary
- An investigation is underway into multiple children falling ill.
- The infections are associated with Blaenhonddan Primary School.
- Public Health Wales advises parents to monitor for respiratory symptoms.
Public Health Wales has initiated an investigation following a cluster of acute respiratory infections affecting children at Blaenhonddan Primary School in Bryncoch, Neath. The health authority is working closely with Swansea Bay Health Board and Neath Port Talbot Council to understand the cause and extent of the outbreak.
Health officials are actively supporting the school community, providing essential public health advice to both parents and staff. The goal is to curb the spread of the infection and ensure the well-being of the students. Parents are being advised to remain vigilant.
Key symptoms to monitor include coughing, sore throat, fever, and difficulty breathing. James Adamson from Public Health Wales emphasized the importance of recognizing these signs. The ongoing situation highlights the need for swift public health intervention in educational settings to manage infectious diseases.
