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The UK Health Security Agency's updated guidance, dated 10 October 2023, provides essential tools and resources tailored for settings involving children and young people. This table serves as a guide for school exclusion periods for various infections, aiding educators and healthcare providers in decision-making for the health and safety of students and staff. It includes considerations for infectious diseases, vaccination, and communication with health authorities.
| Infection | Exclusion Period | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Athlete’s Foot | None | Avoid being barefoot in shared areas; do not share towels, socks, or shoes. |
| Chickenpox | At least 5 days from rash onset and until all blisters have crusted over | Pregnant staff should consult with GP or midwife. |
| Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex) | None | Avoid kissing and contact with sores. |
| Conjunctivitis | None | If outbreak/cluster occurs, contact UKHSA health protection team. |
| Respiratory Infections including COVID-19 | • Do not attend if high temperature and unwell. • Stay away for 3 days post positive COVID-19 test | Mild symptoms like runny nose are okay, but isolation required for fever or positive test. |
| Diarrhoea and Vomiting | 48 hours after symptoms stop | Contact health authority for specific causes like E. coli. |
| Diphtheria* | Essential until cleared by UKHSA health protection team | Preventable by vaccination; family contacts also excluded... |
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