HEAD LICE (Pediculosis): According to evidence based medical research, children should not be excluded from school due to the presence of nits. Upon discretion of the school nurse, exclusion may be necessary if live lice are found, reoccurrence of head lice, and/or there is an outbreak of head lice. The school nurse will provide information on treatment of head lice to parents on an as needed basis. IMPETIGO: A bacterial skin disease caused by strep or staph. Blister-like lesions that quickly develop into crusted sores which are irregular in outline. Should exclude from school for 24 hours after starting appropriate medication (antibiotic) and until judged to be noncontagious. Recommended that you consult with doctor about return to school. MENINGITIS: Bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms may include: sudden onset of fever, nausea, vomiting, intense headache, drowsiness, and pain/stiffness of neck and back. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION without delay. Child will be excluded from school until physician releases the child to return. All cases must be reported to the PA State Health Department. PINK EYE-(Conjunctivitis-bacterial or viral): If bacterial, exclude from school for 24 hours after starting appropriate medication (antibiotic) and until pus-like discharge has stopped. RINGWORM: A fungal infection of the skin commonly found on the scalp, feet, trunk, face, limbs, and genital areas. Appears as a round, reddened lesion with raised border which clears in the center as it enlarges. You should consult a doctor. May return to school after treatment has begun. Intensely itchy skin rash caused by a mite. Child must be excluded from school SCABIES: and must be seen by a doctor to obtain effective treatment and permission to return to school. STREPTOCOCCAL SORE THROAT (including scarlet fever): Symptoms include headache, fever, sore throat, vomiting, and enlarged lymph nodes. With scarlet fever, a fine red rash most often on neck and chest lasts 1-10 days. When it fades, the skin peels in scales. Early recognition and adequate treatment are important to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever. May return to school 24-48 hours after the appropriate treatment or remain home for 10-21 days in untreated cases. Page 20
HEAD LICE (Pediculosis): According to evidence based medical research, children should not be excluded from school due to the presence of nits. Upon discretion of the school nurse, exclusion may be necessary if live lice are found, reoccurrence of head lice, and/or there is an outbreak of head lice. The school nurse will provide information on treatment of head lice to parents on an as needed basis. IMPETIGO: A bacterial skin disease caused by strep or staph. Blister-like lesions that quickly develop into crusted sores which are irregular in outline. Should exclude from school for 24 hours after starting appropriate medication (antibiotic) and until judged to be noncontagious. Recommended that you consult with doctor about return to school. MENINGITIS: Bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms may include: sudden onset of fever, nausea, vomiting, intense headache, drowsiness, and pain/stiffness of neck and back. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION without delay. Child will be excluded from school until physician releases the child to return. All cases must be reported to the PA State Health Department. PINK EYE-(Conjunctivitis-bacterial or viral): If bacterial, exclude from school for 24 hours after starting appropriate medication (antibiotic) and until pus-like discharge has stopped. RINGWORM: A fungal infection of the skin commonly found on the scalp, feet, trunk, face, limbs, and genital areas. Appears as a round, reddened lesion with raised border which clears in the center as it enlarges. You should consult a doctor. May return to school after treatment has begun. SCABIES: Intensely itchy skin rash caused by a mite. Child must be excluded from school and must be seen by a doctor to obtain effective treatment and permission to return to school. STREPTOCOCCAL SORE THROAT (including scarlet fever): Symptoms include headache, fever, sore throat, vomiting, and enlarged lymph nodes. With scarlet fever, a fine red rash most often on neck and chest lasts 1-10 days. When it fades, the skin peels in scales. Early recognition and adequate treatment are important to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever. May return to school 24-48 hours after the appropriate treatment or remain home for 10-21 days in untreated cases. Page 20