Communicable Disease
Handwashing is our first line of defense against germs
Studies show that children who wash their hands at least 4 times a day experience 24% fewer sick days from cold and flu. An FDA study reveals that proper handwashing can stop 1/2 of all foodborne illness such as ecoli and salmonella. The CDC released a report showing that handwashing nearly halved the incidence of pneumonia-related infections in children under 5 years old.
Hand Washing Poster
Use the Hand Washing Steps next to your sink to remind your children about proper handwashing
Communicable Disease Guideline
|
Disease |
Incubation Period |
Communicability |
Exclusion Laws |
|
Campylobacter Enteritis |
From 1-10 days; usually 1-7 days |
Throughout acute infection and as long as organisms are in stool. |
Yes |
|
Chickenpox (Varicella) |
From 10-21 days; usually 14-16 days |
As long as 5 days, but usually 48 hours before onset of rash, or until all vesicles have scabbed. |
Yes |
|
Conjunctivitis |
Bacterial: 24-72 hours; |
Dependent upon cause of the infection. |
Yes |
|
Cryptosporidiosis |
From 2-14 days; average 7 days |
Throughout acute infection and as long as organisms are in stool. |
Yes |
|
E. Coli 0157:H7 |
From 2-8 days; usually 3-4days |
Throughout acute infection and as long as organisms are in stool. |
Yes |
|
Fifth Disease |
From 4-14 days; up to 6 days |
During acute stage of illness. |
No |
|
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease |
Usually 3-6 days; up to 6 days |
During acute stage of illness. |
No |
|
Hepatitis A |
From 15-50 days; average 25-30 days |
Greatest risk is in 2 weeks preceding onset of jaundice; risk is minimal after one week following jaundice onset. |
Yes |
|
Measles |
From 7-18 days; average 10 days |
1-2 days before beginning of prodromal period to 4 days after rash appears. |
Yes |
|
Mononucleosis |
4-7 weeks after exposure |
Indeterminate. |
No |
|
Pediculosis |
Eggs hatch in 1 week; lice can multiply in 8-10 days; lives 20-30 days. |
As long as live lice remain on an infested person, or until eggs are ¼" away from scalp. |
No |
|
Ringworm |
From 4-10 days |
As long as infection is present. |
No |
|
Salmonellosis |
From 6 hours-3 days; usually 12-36 hours |
Throughout acute infection and as long as organisms are in stool. |
Yes |
|
Scabies |
From 2-6 weeks |
During duration of illness. |
Yes |
|
Shigellosis |
From 1-7 days; usually 2-4 days |
Throughout acute infection and as long as organisms are in stool. |
Yes |
|
Strep Throat |
Usually 1-3 days |
Usually 24-48 hours if under treatment. |
No |