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Church of England First School and Nursery

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Common illnesses and conditions in school

Public Health England The Department of Health has produced guidelines that schools follow with regards to illness of children in education and infection control.

Common illnesses and conditions in school

What you should do?

For more detailed information, please see guidance document (link above)

Infection or Complaint	Recommended period to be kept away from school
Chicken Pox	Until all vesicles have crusted over	***
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting	48 hours from LAST episode of diarrhoea or vomiting
Conjunctivitus	None
Flu	Until recovered	***
Hand, foot and mouth	None
Head lice	None (Treatment is recommended in cases where live lice have been seen)
Impetigo	Until lesions are crusted and healed or 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment
Rash	Children with rashes should be considered infectious and be assessed by their doctor.
Slapped cheek/fifth disease	None (once rash has developed)	***
Tonsillitis	None (There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need and antibiotic) (There are many causes, but most cases are due to viruses and do not need an antibiotic)
Threadworms	None (Treatment is recommended for the child and ho usehold contacts)
Warts and verrucae	None (Verrucae should be covered)

*** Take further advice - 'Vulnerable Children and Female Staff'

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