DISEASE

EXCLUSION PERIOD

Chicken Pox

At least 7 days after first appearance of rash or all lesions have dried and scabbed.

Colds and Simple Sore Throats

Until temperature has been normal for 24 hours and child is well enough to tolerate school.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Impetigo

Until commencement of medical treatment, note from physician, or signs of improvement.

German Measles (3 day)

Until recovery – usually 4 to 7 days.

Regular Measles (10 day)

Until recovery – at least 7 days from first appearance of rash.

Pediculosis

Pinworms

Scabies

Ringworm

Until an approved form of treatment has begun and there is no longer danger of transmission of infestation or infection to others.

Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever

Until the child is under care of a physician and has been on an antibiotic for 24 hours.

Whooping Cough

Until 5 days of therapy has been completed.