Hepatitis A cases confirmed at two Newcastle primary schools

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 01:42 · Archive

Two cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed among pupils at primary schools in Newcastle.

Two cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed among pupils at Benton Park Primary and Central Walker Primary in Newcastle. The schools issued letters to parents following the cases, including advice and guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Parents were warned about symptoms of the contagious infection. The exact number of pupils affected and further details about the outbreak response were not specified in the available reports.

How it is being reported

• Newcastle primary schools confirm hepatitis A cases as parents warned over symptomsDaily Express · 3 Oct, 01:24
• Hepatitis A cases confirmed at two Newcastle Primary Schools as parents sent urgent waringThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 17:40

In this story: Benton Park Primary · Central Walker Primary · Newcastle · UK Health Security Agency

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