CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

 In order to prevent epidemics and protect the health of the children, the exclusion period for communicable diseases are as follows:

• Conjunctivitis - 24-72 hours or until the discharge has ceased or doctor's certificate is presented.

• Chicken Pox - 6 days or until all lesions are in scab stage.

• Measles - 5 days after onset of rash.

• Mononucleosis - doctor's certificate required.

• Mumps - minimum of 9 days or in until swelling subsides.

• Pediculosis (head lice) - lice and eggs must be removed before returning.

• Poliomyelitis - doctor's certificate required to return.

• Scabies, Impetigo, Ringworm (Tinea Capitis) - doctor's certificate required.

• Scarlet Fever - excluded for two days after onset of therapy.

• Streptococcal Infection (Strep Throat, Scarletina) - doctor's certificate to return or after 24 hours of treatment.

• Whooping Cough - doctor's certificate required.

 Children who have an elevated temperature should always be kept at home and away from other children of 24 hours.  Other children in the family may attend school.