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Communicable diseases are diseases that are transmitted from person to person. It is necessary that students who are contagious, be kept from others. The following are symptoms suggestive of communicable diseases. Children with these symptoms should be kept at home. Should any of these symptoms be noted while your child is in school, you will be notified immediately to pick up your child. If your child experiences any of the symptoms below, you are urged to have your child seen by a physician. Your child will be excluded from school until fully recovered.

Symptoms common to communicable diseases:

• Red or running eyes, sneezing or discharging nose.

• Cough, particularly if persistent or productive.

• Sores and crusts on the scalp, face or body, particularly if red swollen or draining.

• Skin eruption

• Sore throat

• Swelling and tenderness of glands, particularly about the face or neck

• Fever, suggested by flushed, hot face

• Nausea and vomiting

• Pain and stiffness of neck headache

• Jaundice--yellowing of eyes and/or skin.

• Diarrhea and persistent abdominal pain

Any of these symptoms may be associated with communicable diseases. They may also be symptoms of non-communicable disease, but must be considered as signs of illness that should have medical attention.

Oakland County Health Department Communicable Disease Reference Chart