Communicable Diseases
If a suspicion of a communicable disease, such as strep throat, impetigo, or ringworm, is suspected, the nurse will contact you with steps you need to take in order for your child to be treated and be able to remain in school. Some of the common conditions we see in school are:
| Ringworm (tinea) |
This is a round raised, usually well-defined rash caused by a fungus. It is usually associated with itching. The student is permitted to remain in school on the day the suspected condition is discovered provided the area can be covered completely. The parent/guardian must seek medical advice and start treatment prior to returning to school. A doctor’s note or evidence that a doctor was consulted is needed prior to returning. |
| Strep Throat | If strep throat is diagnosed in your child, he/she may return to school 24 hours after antibiotic therapy is started provided. Also, the child should be fever free for 24 hours without using fever reducing medicine before returning. |
| Chicken Pox | Although cases of chicken pox are not as prevalent due to the chicken pox vaccine, breakthrough cases of chicken pox are occurring. The student with chicken pox is excluded from school until all vesicles (pox) are dried and scabbed. No doctor’s note is required. |
| Scabies | This is a fine rash usually found between the fingers and in the folds of the arms and causes intense itching. The student is excluded from school when scabies is suspected pending diagnosis and treatment. The student may return after the treatment is received and a doctor’s note is required. |
| Open Wounds | State law states that any student or adult with a weeping, draining would that cannot be covered shall be removed from school. The student should remain out of school until the wound is clean and dry or can be covered completely. The nurse will give you guidance if you are concerned about your child’s wound with regard to this law |
Other health concerns that have been in the news lately have dealt with MRSA and bacterial meningitis. Below are links that will provide you with the latest information on these conditions. Again, this information is not a substitution for consulting with your primary care physician if you suspect any contagious condition and/or serious illness.
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