A YEAR Eight pupil at a Canvey Island school is being treated at home for suspected swine flu.
The child is said to be recovering well on anti-viral drugs, which are also being given to other Year Eight pupils at Castle View School.
NHS South East Essex said closure of the school was not thought necessary.
Andrea Atherton, director of public health, NHS South East Essex, said the pupil was being tested after developing flu-like symptoms. Anti-viral drugs were being given to all other children in the year group, "whether symptomatic or not".
"Although there is only a very small risk of transmission to other pupils, we clearly want to do all we can to help stop the spread of the virus."
She added: "We would like to reassure parents and local residents that unless you have flu-like symptoms and are being tested for swine flu, there is absolutely no need to stop your normal everyday activities, such as going to work or school."