Pre Prep Parent Handbook 2013 v9 - 31 January ... - St Hildas School

DISEASE OR CONDITIONS EXCLUSION OF CASES EXCLUSION OF CONTACTS
Psittacosis (also called
Ornithosis)
Ringworm
Rotavirus
Exclusion is not necessary
Readmit the day after appropriate
treatment has commenced
Exclude until vomiting and diarrhoea has
ceased
Not excluded
Close contacts should be
inspected regularly for signs of
infection
Not excluded
Rubella (German Measles) Exclude until fully recovered Not excluded
Salmonella Exclude until diarrhoea has ceased Not excluded
Scabies
Scarlet Fever (see “strep”)
School Sores(Impetigo)
Readmit the day after appropriate
treatment has commenced
Readmit once appropriate treatment has
commenced. Any sores on exposed
surfaces should be properly covered with
a dressing.
Close contacts should be
inspected regularly for signs of
infestation
Not excluded
Shigella Exclude until diarrhoea has ceased Not excluded
Streptococcal Sore Throat
“Strep” (including Scarlet Fever)
Exclude until child has received antibiotic
treatment for at least 24 hours and
the person feels well
Not excluded
Thrush Exclusion is not necessary Not excluded
Toxoplasmosis Exclusion is not necessary Not Excluded
Tuberculosis
Readmit on advice from public health
medical officer
Not excluded
Viral Gastroenteritis Exclude until diarrhoea has ceased Not excluded
Warts (Common, Plane, Planter) Exclusion is not necessary Not excluded
Whooping Cough
Exclude the child for five days after
starting antibiotic treatment
Unimmunised household or close
contacts should be excluded for
14 days or until they have been on
antibiotic treatment for at least 5
days.
Worms Exclusion is not necessary Not excluded
Pre-Preparatory Preparatory Handbook 2013
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The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane trading as St Hilda’s School Registered CRICOS Provider No 00510M
Audrey Fellowes – 30 January 2013