In recent years the incidence of head lice in Queensland has reached epidemic proportions. Head lice are transmitted through head-to-head contact only and are certainly not related to personal hygiene!
The incidence of head lice can be contained provided every parent accepts the responsibility for checking and treating their children. It is no disgrace to contract head lice but it is unwise to neglect proper treatment.
Any incidents of head lice should be reported to your child’s teacher. Following this, a note will be forwarded home to all class students alerting parents and caregivers that there has been a reported case of head lice in your child’s class. The school can provide information on effective treatment. A strong appeal is made for the co-operation of all parents to contain the spread of head lice.
Impetigo is an infection of the skin. It is often called 'school sores', probably because school age children are usually the most likely to get them, and they can be spread at school. Impetigo is very easily spread, but with care spread can be reduced.
Read our Fact Sheet to help reduce the spread of Impetigo.
Children who contract an infectious disease, or who come into contact with another infected child or adult, should remain away from school to limit the spread of the infection.
Some medical conditions External linkrequire exclusion from school or child care to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among staff and children.
Exclusion Time – For some common infectious diseases:-
Further information is available from the Queensland Health External link.
Feel free to contact the school for clarification or more information regarding exclusion due to infectious diseases.