Incidents of the contagious liver infection in Cumbernauld are being investigated by an NHS Public Health Team
Two children are amongst a small number of confirmed cases of the hepatitis A in the Cumbernauld area.
Dr Alison Smith-Palmer, Consultant in Public Health, said: “We are working with the school and the nursery and we are in regular contact with the cases and their families. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.“We are strongly recommending that the staff and children who attend the school and nursery and their close family members, those who live in the same household, receive the Hepatitis A vaccine.”
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