It is possible that at some time during a child’s school years, he or she may contract one of the common diseases of childhood.
Parents are asked to note the exclusion periods for particular diseases. The following exclusion period details are provided by the Health Department:
Child may return to school no less than five days after starting antibiotic treatment or at least 14 days from onset. (Notifiable diseases are those which must be reported by a medical practitioner to the Health Department of Western Australia)
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Health on 9388 4999.
Chicken Pox
Child may return to school (if well) after all blisters have crusted – usually about ten days from onset.
Conjunctivitis
Child may return to school when discharge has stopped.
Influenza
Child may return to school when symptoms have subsided.
School Sores
Child may return to school if under treatment and sores (Impetigo) are covered.
Measles
Child may return to school no less than seven days from appearance of rash. (Notifiable)
Mumps
Child may return to school (if well) no less than fourteen days from onset. (Notifiable)
Head Lice / Nits
Child may return to school after effective treatment has been administered to destroy all live head lice and the majority of the eggs.
Ringworm
Child may return to school if they are no longer likely to convey the infection. At least one day after effective treatment has commenced.
Rubella
Child may return to school when symptoms have subsided – at least four days after onset of rash. (Notifiable)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Child may return to school no less than five days after starting antibiotic treatment or at least 14 days from onset.