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ChAPS Newsletter April 2024

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IIF Spring Newsletter

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On Behalf of Public Health - Measles and MMR Call to Action

Due to an increase in measles cases across the country this year, including a recent outbreak in the West Midlands, we are encouraging everyone to check that they and their children have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is a free, safe and effective way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella.

Please click the below link for futher information for parents:

MMR Letter to Parents and Carers

If you are unsure about your vaccination status, or if you need to book a vaccine, contact your GP practice to check and book an appointment. There is no upper age limit for vaccination.

Give your child lifelong protection against #measles – they just need two doses of the MMR vaccine by the time they are three-and-a-half. Contact your GP if you think they need a catch-up appointment.

Measles spreads fast.

Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it.

Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences, so make sure you’re up to date with MMR vaccinations, and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed.

Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch measles.

Spending 15 minutes with someone with measles is enough to get the virus, which can be serious and sometimes fatal.

Make sure you’re up to date with MMR vaccinations, and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed.

Hand Hygiene - Information for Parents

As we go into winter, common illnesses can keep children and teenagers away from their classmates and studies. One of the best things we can all do to avoid illness is to practice good hand hygiene.

Good hand hygiene helps stop infections from spreading, which means less disrupted learning time.

Teach your child to wash hands properly for 20 seconds and stay away from others when sick. The e-bug resources for all ages can help you to explain and discuss hygiene habits – and why they are important - to your child or teenager.

To avoid catching bugs or passing it on to others wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water. This is most important following an episode of diarrhoea or vomiting, after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, after changing nappies, as well as cleaning up vomit or diarrhoea. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are not effective against some infections.

Anyone who has diarrhoea and/or vomiting should stay at home. Do not return to work or send children to school until 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped and do not visit your GP or hospital while symptomatic. If you are concerned about your symptoms, talk to your GP by phone, contact NHS 111 or visit the NHS web pages. For useful handwashing tips please have a look at the following NHS video

Important Information - Measles and MMR

Due to an increase in measles cases across the country this year, including some recently in the North West, the local authority are encouraging everyone to check that they and their children have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is a free, safe and effective way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella.

If anyone is unsure about their vaccination status, or if they need to book a vaccine, they are advised to contact their GP practice to check and book an appointment. There is no upper age limit for vaccination.

For further information, please see the below letter to parents/carers and flyer from the local authority.


MMR Letter to Parents and Carers	NHS Measles Flyer

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Parents Guide - PANTS (Underwear Rule) - Keeping Your Child Safe

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O2 Online Safety Advice for Parents - Keeping Kids Safe Online

"The internet is full of exciting things. Apps and technology are changing quickly, and it can be hard for parents to keep up. But it’s important they do. Because for kids, online life is real life. And just like real life, it comes with risks.

Our resources are designed to help parents have more regular conversations with their children about online safety – enabling more families to enjoy the digital world with confidence."

To access the resources - follow the link below:

Keeping Kids Safe Online

WATER SAFETY ADVICE

Warnings have been issued after at least 31 water deaths during the heatwave across the UK. With the summer holidays fast approaching and the hot weather predicted to last, the temptation to cool off in open water is real for young people. Follow the link below for more information about the dangers around water and how to stay safe.

Water Safety Advice Booklet

ChatHealth for Parents and Carers

The Starting Well 0-19 Service has recently launched ChatHealth offering text support to Parents and Carers within our locality. Information about this can befound in the flyer below, as well as at www.startingwell.org.uk/chat-health

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Parent Support Guide

Follow the link below for a 'Parent Support Guide' covering strategies to support in managing meltdowns, as well as supporting and managing sensory needs in the home.

Parent Guide