Common Illnesses and Infectious Diseases
Exposures to a variety of infectious diseases in a school population are not unexpected and may even be inevitable. Taking the appropriate action to identify infectious diseases to assure proper healthcare for students and staff to control the spread of disease is important.
Common Infectious Diseases
- Chicken Pox
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Fifth Disease
- Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
- Influenza
- Lice
- Molloscum Contagiosum
- Ringworm
Source and further information: OSPI Infectious Disease Control Guide for School Staff