Guidance about childrens being ill

[angeldelight]

This document gives guidance on the most common infectious diseases and the recommended periods for which children should be kept away from school or nursery.

Taking preventative measures such as vaccinating children and following good hygiene practice are the best ways to prevent the spread of infections.

A downloadable table that is very informative

www.hpa.org.uk/publications/PublicationDisplay.asp?PublicationID=85
For the web site

Or

Guidance on Infection Control in Schools and other Child Care Settings
For the download

[angeldelight]

Sorry could not get the download to work but it is on the website anyway

I thought it was very handy

Angel xx

[Pauline]

Thanks Angel, that is really useful and is worth printing out to keep for reference.