Nurse's Station

Carole Capitanelli R.N. - RM School Nurse

 

 

Nursing Updates

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools
HEALTH SERVICES
Communicable Disease Policy & Guidelines Information

Helpful parental information regarding communicable diseases

* Please note: All diseases noted with an asterisk(*) must have a physician's written diagnosis and release to return to school.

DISEASE SYMPTOMS INCUBATION PERIOD CHILDS RETURN TO SCHOOL
Chicken Pox
Red spots resembling pimples, which change to blisters, then to scabs. Fever, itching
 12-21 days
When crusts are dry, but no sooner than 8th day.
German Measles* (3 days) (Rubella)
Fever, rash, swollen glands at base of skull on back of neck.
 12-21 days
When skin is clear, but no sooner than 4th day *
Regular Measles*
(Rubeola)
Symptoms of common cold. Eyes red, swollen, sensitive to light. Fine red rash over entire body, probable fever.
 7-14 days
When skin is clear, but no sooner than 8th day *
Mumps*
Swelling of glands located below and in front of ear, headache, sore throat, earache, fever.
 12-21 days
When swelling is gone but no sooner than 7th day *
Scarlet Fever or Strep Throat*
Sore throat, headache, fiery red throat rash (Scarlet Fever). Positive throat culture.
 2-7 days
24 hours after antibiotic is given and symptom free *
Whooping Cough*
Persistent wracking cough with difficulty to inhale air.
 7-14 days
No sooner than 22nd day.*
Impetigo*
Blisters with straw colored crust on surface of skin and scab formation.
 Varies -
Highly Contagious
When scabs are gone
(Pink Eye) Conjunctivitis*
White of eye red, crusts on edge of eyelids, sensitive to light, itching
 Varies -
Highly Contagious
When eyes are free of symptoms *
Infectious Mononucleosis*
Fatigue, headache, chills, fever, swollen glands, stomach pains, sore throat, positive blood test.

5-15 days period of communicability uncertain

  
Hepatitis A*
Fatigue, swollen glands, itching, jaundice, abdominal pain, diarrhea
 2-6 weeks
Family members should seek preventive care from physician
Written release from physician for patient and all school-age siblings *
Ringworm*
Doughnut-shaped skin lesion, slightly brownish and scaly
 Varies
When symptom free *
Scabies* (Itchmite)
Surface burrows (fine, wavy lines) found on finger webs, inner wrists and abdomen, intense itching especially at night and possible secondary infection caused by scratching.
 Varies
When symptom free *
5th Disease*
Red cheeks, low fever, itching, lacy rash on arms and legs when exposed to sun
 4-20 days
At physicians discretion*
Meningitis*
Flu-like symptoms: sore throat, stiff neck, vomiting
 2-10 days
Rapid Progression		 . *
Haemophilus B*
influenza
Flu-like symptoms: fever, difficulty breathing, sore throat, vomiting
 Varies -
Highly Contagious		 . *
Pediculosis
(Head Lice)
Itchy scalp, tiny white nits (eggs) attached to the hair shaft.
 Varies - check all family members and contacts
Upon adequate treatment and when nit free
       

The common head cold or sore throat are very contagious
DURING THE FIRST THREE DAYS

If you have any concerns and would like to meet with me,
please call and we can set up a time for an appointment that is convenient for you. 973-263-7308 Extention 2

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