The 'Slapped Cheek' Virus

Slapped cheek  is a common childhood illness. It causes bright red cheeks – like you’ve been slapped – and a lace-like rash on the body.

Slapped cheek is passed on in droplets from the respiratory tract of an infected person, mainly by close contact, coughing and sneezing.  It can spread quickly through schools. 

More information on 'Slapped Cheek' can be found on the Ministry of Health website.

Hopefully two weeks holiday break, will stop the spread of this virus further.  

Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing you shortly in the new term.

Warm regards,

Paula Fisher