A pupil from a Penrhyn- Bay-based school has been admitted to hospital with meningitis.

The student from Ysgol y Creuddyn was admitted to hospital earlier in the week with meningitis caused by the meningococcal bacteria.

Public Health Wales have said the bacteria does not spread easily and the risk of another case in the school is very small.

Ysgol y Creuddyn head teacher Trefor Jones said the school had been in contact with Public Health Wales and Conwy council officers, parents had been informed and no further action was required at this time.

Mr Jones said: "First and foremost, our thoughts and best wishes, as a school family are with the young person and family at this difficult time.

"We would kindly ask that the privacy of the young person and family is respected.

"The school has been in continuous discussion with Public Health Wales and Conwy Council officers in order to ensure that we fully comply with best practice guidance.

"Parents have been informed of the situation and also provided with advice and guidance as to the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease.

"Public Health Wales have advised the school that the risk of another case in the school is very small and as such ‘No further action is necessary at the present time.

"There is no reason to make any change in the school routine and no reason for children to be kept at home.’

"The school has taken steps to ensure that every member of staff is aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease and will be closely monitoring all learners over the next week.

"We have also put steps in place to support the friends and fellow pupils who have been affected by the situation.

Consultant in health protection at Public Health Wales, Siôn Lingard, added: “Public Health Wales is aware that a student from Ysgol Creuddyn in Penrhyn Bay is in hospital and receiving treatment for meningitis caused by the meningococcal bacteria.

“No further action is necessary at the present time, and there is no reason for any change in the school routine or for children to be kept at home.

“Meningococcal bacteria are carried in the back of the throat of about one in ten people at any one time, but only very rarely cause illness.

“The bacteria do not spread easily. Only those who have had prolonged, close contact with the person are at a slightly greater risk of getting ill.

"These people have been identified and given antibiotics to stop the bacteria spreading.

“Although the risk of another case in the school is very small, it is sensible to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease, which can include headache, fever, drowsiness, vomiting, neck stiffness and possibly a red rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass tumbler.

"It is important to seek medical advice quickly if you are concerned as the symptoms can worsen rapidly."

The school is open and will remain open until the end of term next Friday 21/12/18.

“Public Health Wales will not release the name of patient and would ask that the privacy of the individual concerned is respected.”

More information on meningitis can be found on the Public Health Wales website at: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/43792.

Advice over the phone can be obtained from the Meningitis Research Foundation, which has a 24-hour freephone helpline on 0808 800 3344, or from the Meningitis Trust’s 24-hour freephone helpline on 0800 028 1828.