| Aids |
Per policy |
| Chicken pox |
One week after appearance of first blister and when rash has begun to scab over. *Reminder to avoid aspirin products. Notify parents of children who are immuno-suppressed of an exposure so that appropriate action may be taken. |
| Conjunctivitis |
24 hours of medication before return to school. No swimming. |
| Coxsackie |
All suspected cases to M.D. for diagnosis. Must have note from physician upon return to school. |
| Diarrhea or Vomiting |
24 hours after symptoms are resolved. |
| Fever |
24 hours after return of normal temperature. |
| German Measles |
One week after rash appears |
| Hepatitis |
With written permission of M.D. |
| Impetigo |
48 hours of treatment before return to school. May be left uncovered. No swimming. |
| Lice |
Pediculocide per recommendation of school medical advisor. 24 hours at home to remove nits. Parent must accompany child to school with empty container and remain while child is checked by the school nurse. |
| Measles |
Five days after appearance of rash. |
| Mumps |
May return to school 48 hours after swelling of glands has subsided, or 9 days after symptoms began, whichever comes first. |
| Pertussis |
With written permission of M.D. and no less than 3 days after antibiotic is started. |
| Pinworms |
Home until treated. |
| Ringworm |
May return 24 hours after treatment has begun. May remain uncovered if under treatment. |
| Scabies |
Must contact M.D. for treatment and remain home 24 hours under medication. |
| Scarlet Fever |
May return to school 48 hours after antibiotic treatment started. |
| Shingles |
No quarantine if affected area covered by clothing. In unable to cover (face, neck, possibly arms/legs) person excluded until lesions crusted over. Anyone in direct contact with an immuno-compromised person should also be excluded (regardless of site) until lesions have crusted over. |
| Strep Throat |
May return to school 48 hours after start of antibiotic. |