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.
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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.
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diphtheria* |
Isolation is important.
Always consult with you UKHSA H.P.T.
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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.
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Glandular fever |
nothing else |
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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