A County Roscommon school is currently dealing with an outbreak of Meningitis B.
Two cases of Meningitis B have been confirmed at Abbey Community College in Boyle, while a further probable case of the disease is currently being investigated.
The school is currently closed for mid term break but parents were notified of the situation on Monday.
The Health Service Executive will visit the secondary school on Thursday, February 15 to offer preventative antibiotic treatment to all students and staff following confirmation of the cases.
HSE staff members will also provide support and guidance for anyone with concerns.
A spokesperson for the HSE said, “The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of two confirmed cases and one possible case of Meningitis B in the HSE West North West region.
“All appropriate public health measures are being undertaken.
“The HSE is reminding parents to ensure their children are fully vaccinated in accordance with the HSE National Immunisation Programme.”
Symptoms of the disease include a high temperature of 38°C or higher or cold hands and feet and is shivering
Other symptoms include a dislike of bright lights, headache and neck stiffness, pain or body stiffness, tummy symptoms, confused, tired or irritable, has pale or bluish skin, unusual breathing, seizures or a rash.