| Appendix 1 | |
| Common Communicable Diseases | |
| These diseases require
that a child be kept at home until the recommended period is complete. A child that has contracted an infectious disease usually shows general signs of illness before development of a rash or other typical symptoms. Thus, the child may complain of shivering attacks or feeling cold , headache, vomiting, sore throat, or just vaguely feeling unwell. Such symptoms, when a particular infectious disease is prevalent should make the parent suspicious. If a child vomits on the day before or on the morning before School at any time, the School strongly recommends that the child remains at home. Many parents send a sick child into School hoping that they will recover as the day progresses. In our experience the opposite almost always happens and parents have the further inconvenience of having to leave work or home again to collect their child. Typical Communicable Diseases Chickenpox Other Common Diseases Athletes Foot No exclusion required but treatment is necessary. Pediculosis (Lice) Treatment required, but no exclusion. Ringworm of the Body and Scalp Exclusion is required until the treatment has commenced using an anti-fungal agent or oral medication. PE is suspended until the condition is cleared. Further medical advice on this topic is available from the Main Office Scabies Exclusion is required until treatment has commenced. Verrucae Exclusion from games and swimming is not necessary but lesions must be covered with plastic socks. Treatment is preferred. In case of any doubt concerning an illness, please contact the Main Office for advice. |