Communicable Diseases

All children should remain at home for at least 24 hours symptom free after they have had any illness accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.

Any student suspected of having any of the following communicable diseases must remain out of school for the indicated time. Please call the school nurse for additional information.
DISEASE  INCUBATION PERIOD

EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL
Chicken Pox 14 – 21 days 6 days from the last crop of vesicles. Scabs must be dry.
Conjunctivitis 24 - 72 hrs Until eyes are free of discharge or under treatment for 24 hours.
Fifth Disease   No exclusion.
Scabies 7 days  24 hours after start of treatment.
Scarlet Fever / Strept Throat 1 – 3 days 24 hours after start of treatment.
Skin Staph or Strep 1 – 3 days Until skin is clear or under treatment for 24 hours.
Impetigo  4 -10 days Until skin is clear or under treatment for 24 hours.
Pediculosis (lice) 2 weeks Until treated and free of lice and nits.
Pinworms none  Until first dose of treatment is given.
Ringworm  4 -10 days Until skin is clear of all scabs and crusts or under treatment for 24 hours.
Any undiagnosed rash or fever   Until diagnosis is established or symptoms are gone for 24 hours.

 

 

 

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