READ THE LETTER: Londonderry High Faculty Member Has Meningitis

A Londonderry High School faculty member has been diagnosed with viral meningitis, according to Superintendent Nathan Greenberg.

In a letter sent to parents, students and faculty on Tuesday, Greenberg said the school district has been advised by the state Department of Health and Human Services that there is no public health issue at this time.

[To read the letter, click on the PDF to the right]

In order to ensure privacy, Greenberg said the staff member's identity will remain confidential.

Viral meningitis can be caused by any number of viruses. The school district is asking parents to be alert for symptoms in their children. Common symptoms include high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, rash, confusion, or sleepiness. These symptoms may develop over several hours or may take one to two days. If any of these symptoms appear, parents are urged to call their health care provider immediately.

Parents and faculty were also provided with the DHHS fact sheet on viral meningitis for their information.