DENVER — More than two dozen students at a Denver middle school have contracted hives this week, Denver Public Schools (DPS) spokesperson Will Jones said.
Between 25 and 30 students at DSST: Henry Middle School all experienced rashes on the same day, Jones said. Most of the affected students are in the 8th grade.
Due to the number of students impacted, school leaders canceled all after school programs on Wednesday. The school nurse asked students with rashes to refrain from going to classes on Thursday.
In a letter sent to parents from DSST Public Schools, the district said students' symptoms have been mild.
"After consulting further with our DPS nursing partners and the Department of Public Health, we believe the cause of the rash to be a 'environmental allergen.'"
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) will head be at the school on Thursday to investigate further.
Hives are an itchy rash made up of raised, pink bumps. In most cases, the rash tends to fade within a few days. The symptoms, according to Denver Heath, include:
- Itchiness
- Redness
- Swelling
- Excessive swelling of the eyelids, lips, or genitals
- Burning
- Stinging
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
DSST: Henry Middle school is located at 3005 South Golden Way in southwest Denver. Currently, there are 213 students enrolled at the 6-8th grade school .
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