Public health diary

Tuesday 7th August

8:45am

Laboratory results back - confirm meningococcal group B disease

9:00am

First meeting with parents at the school. After strong reassurances and a lot of discussion, concentrate on the need for us all to be aware of the disease and how to get help if worried. Again leave information leaflets. Five parents talk to me privately at the end of the meeting.

2:00pm

Second meeting with parents - talk to those who couldn’t make the morning meeting

3:30pm

Two very worried parents of students who were at the disco telephone my office. Further information and reassurance given.

5:00pm

Call from Sophie’s Dad, would like to chat tomorrow now that she’s much better.

Registered charity number: England and Wales 803016, Scotland SC037790, Ireland CHY No. 14722 Meningitis Trust - Head Office, Fern House, Bath Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3TJ. United Kingdom Company Limited by Guarantee Registered In England & Wales Number 2469130