Hepatitis A infections identified in Newcastle primary schools
06-10-2026 17:31 via nursinginpractice.com

Hepatitis A infections identified in Newcastle primary schools

Two hepatitis A cases have been identified at primary schools in Newcastle, officials from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have confirmed. Families with children attending Benton Park Primary school and Central Walker Primary school were reportedly issued letters that included advice and guidance from the UKHSA last week. A spokesperson for the public health...Read moreThe post Hepatitis A infections identified in Newcastle primary schools appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
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