*Unusual fatigue or irritability
*Any fever
*Ear pain
*Inflamed throat and/or mouth
*Rash
*Coughing, sneezing, infected runny nose or eyes
Contagious illnesses pose a serious problem for everyone.
Please use the following information to help you determine if you should bring your child to our nursery:
Strep Throat -
an infection which is contagious until the child has been on antibiotic for 48 hours and free of fever for 24 hours.
Impetigo -
a skin infection that is contagious until it completely clears.
Pink Eye -
an infection of the eye causing itching, burning, redness and crusty discharge. This infection is contagious until it is cleared.
Chicken Pox -
an acute contagious viral disease. The child is contagious the day before he/she breaks out in pimple-like rash until all the spots have scabbed. Incubation period after exposure is 11-21 days.
Measles -
an acute viral disease which is contagious until five days after the development of the rash. Incubation period is 10-21 days.
German Measles -
an acute viral disease which is contagious until 3 days after the disappearance of the rash. Incubation period is 12-21 days.
Mumps -
an acute viral disease which is contagious until the swelling has disappeared. Incubation period is 12-26 days.
If you are concerned about your child's health, the following maxim offers sound advice:
When in doubt, keep them out!
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS OR DISCUSS ANY PROBLEM WITH THE
NURSERY DIRECTOR, STEPHANIE NEWBY
