NHS list of Hepatitis A symptoms after cases confirmed at Newcastle primary schools, tell me about this news today
02-10-2026
Two cases of Hepatitis A were confirmed among pupils at two primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne: Benton Park Primary School and Central Walker Church of England Primary School.
Birmingham LiveLetters and guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) were issued to parents and families to reassure them that the overall risk of transmission to others remains low. Both schools remain open, and health authorities have emphasized strict handwashing and hygiene practices.
Chronicle LiveAccording to the NHS, Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection that usually passes on its own within a few months, though symptoms can be unpleasant. Many children and some adults may experience only mild symptoms or none at all.
Chronicle LiveNHS List of Hepatitis A Symptoms:
A high temperature (fever)
Chronicle LiveFlu-like symptoms, including tiredness, headache, and muscle or joint aches
Chronicle LiveFeeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
Chronicle LivePain or tenderness in the upper right side of the stomach/tummy
Chronicle LiveDiarrhoea or constipation
Chronicle LiveUnusually pale yellow or grey stools (poo)
Chronicle LiveDark brown urine (pee)
Chronicle LiveItchy skin, sometimes accompanied by a raised rash or hives
Chronicle LiveYellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice)
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Health guidance advises anyone suspecting Hepatitis A or developing jaundice to contact NHS 111 or a GP for advice. Thorough hand hygiene with soap and warm water remains the most effective measure to prevent the virus from spreading.