Children and Youth Settings: Tools and Resources

Athlete’s foot nothing else Individuals should not be barefoot in seating areas (eg, changing areas) and should not share towels, socks, or shoes with others. Measles For at least 5 days from the onset of the rash and until all blisters are gone. Pregnant workers should consult their GP or midwife. Herpes simplex nothing else Avoid contact with kisses and wounds. Conjunctivitis nothing else If an outbreak or cluster occurs, consult your local health team (H.P.T). Respiratory infections including coronavirus (Covid-19). Individuals who have a high temperature and are not healthy should not be present.

Individuals who test positive for covid-19 should not attend the facility for 3 days after the date of the test.

People with mild symptoms such as runny nose and headache can continue to come to their place. Diarrhea and vomiting Individuals can return 48 hours after diarrhea and vomiting stop. If a specific cause of diarrhea and vomiting is identified, additional exclusion guidelines may be in place, such as E.coli STEC and hep A.

For more information, see Managing Outbreaks and Incidents.

diphtheria* Isolation is important.

Always consult with you UKHSA H.P.T.

It can be prevented by vaccination. For toxic diphtheria, family contact should only be avoided until it is cleared to return to your area H.P.T. Flu (influenza) or influenza like disease Until he recovers Report the outbreak to your area H.P.T.

For more information, see Managing Outbreaks and Incidents.

Glandular fever nothing else Limbs and mouth nothing else

Contact your local H.P.T If a large number of children are affected. Exclusion may be considered in some cases. Head lice nothing else Hepatitis A Avoid 7 days after the onset of jaundice (or 7 days after the onset of symptoms if there is no jaundice). During the hepatitis A epidemic, your environment H.P.T Advises on control measures. Hepatitis BCHIV nothing else Hepatitis B and C and HIV are blood-borne viruses that are not transmitted through casual contact.

Contact your UKHSA H.P.T For more advice.

Impetigo 48 hours after wounds are covered or healed or after starting antibiotic therapy. Antibiotic treatment accelerates healing and shortens the infectious period. Measles 4 days after the rash started and well enough. It can be prevented by vaccination in 2 doses MMR.

Advertise MMR For all individuals, including employees. Pregnant partners should seek immediate advice from a GP or midwife.

Meningococcal meningitis* or septicemia* Until he recovers Meningitis ACWY and B can be prevented by vaccination.

Your location H.P.T He advises on any necessary action.

Meningitis due to other bacteria Until he recovers Hib and pneumococcal meningitis can be prevented by vaccination. yours UKHSA H.P.T He advises on any necessary action. Meningitis virus nothing else A milder illness than bacterial meningitis. Siblings and other close contacts should not be excluded. MRSA nothing else Good hygiene, especially hand washing and environmental cleaning, are important to reduce transmission.
Contact your UKHSA H.P.T For more information. Note* 5 days after swelling It can be prevented by vaccination in 2 doses MMR. Advertise MMR For all individuals, including employees. Ringworm Usually not needed Treatment is needed. Rubella* (German measles) 5 days after the onset of rash It can be prevented by vaccination in 2 doses MMR.
Advertise MMR For all individuals, including employees. Pregnant partners should seek immediate advice from a GP or midwife. Itch It can be returned after the first treatment. Family and close relationships need treatment at the same time. scarlet fever* Do not include up to 24 hours after starting antibiotic treatment. Individuals who do not respond to antibiotic treatment should be avoided until symptoms resolve. If there are 2 or more suspected cases, please contact UKHSA H.P.T. Slapped Cheek/Fifth Disease/Parvovirus B19 None (once a rash occurs) Pregnant women should consult their GP or midwife. Worms nothing else Recommended treatment for children and families. Tonsillitis nothing else There are many causes, but most cases are caused by viruses and do not require or respond to antibiotic treatment. Tuberculosis* (TB) At least 2 weeks after the start of effective antibiotic treatment (in case of pneumonia TB.

No need for non-pulmonary or latent isolation TB Infection.

Always consult your local H.P.T Before disseminating information to staff, parents and carers and students.

Lung only (lung) TB It is contagious to others, it needs close and long contact to spread.

Your location H.P.T Organizes any contact search.

Warts and verrucae nothing else Verrucae should be covered in swimming pools, gyms and changing rooms. Whooping cough (whooping cough)* 2 days after the start of antibiotic treatment, or 21 days after the onset of symptoms in the absence of antibiotics It can be prevented by vaccination.

After treatment, a non-infectious cough may persist for several weeks. Your location H.P.T Organizes any contact search.