Childhood Contagious Diseases

              Children are at increased risk of some infectious diseases because they have not yet developed immunity to them, they tend to gather in groups, and they may have difficulty with some aspects of hygiene.

 Chicken Pox

Time from exposure to illness
2 to 3 weeks.
Symptoms:
Slight fever, runny nose, and a rash that begins as raised pink spots that blister and scab. Can be more severe in pregnant women and newborns.
Do I need to keep my child home?
Yes, for 5 days from the onset of the rash and the blisters have dried.
How can I help prevent spread?
Immunise your child at 18 months of age. Immunisation is recommended for children at 12 years if they are not immune.