What do I do when my child contracts a communicable disease?
Bed Bugs
Bacterial Meningitis
Diphtheria
GI Illness (Norovirus, Acute Gastroenteritis)
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
Head Lice
Measles
Mumps
Norovirus
Pertussis
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Respiratory Illness (severe)
Ringworm
Rubella
Scabies
Shingles
Strep A
Tuberculosis
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Wild Animal Exposure
Please report all communicable diseases listed above to the classroom teacher, school administrator and school nurse
Augustina Osam Adade- -Primary Building
Phone: 773 534-8690 Ext 7
Fax: 773 534-8689
Monday – Friday
Catherine Johnson – -Middle School Building
Phone 773 534-4237
Fax- 773 534-0926
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays only
Ellen – Primary Building–
Phone 773 534-8690 Ext 7- Tuesday only
Please provide the school with a note from a doctor stating the diagnosis and the date your child can return back to school. Please complete the absence reporting link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6xQk42nO_EgBSzCex8THl8ZMTPGuItk/view and state the reason for the absence.
Recently we are seeing several cases of Hand Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD)
Definition: HFMD is a common viral infection that causes blisters in the mouth, hands, feet, and sometimes buttocks.
Cause: HFMD is primarily caused by enteroviruses, especially coxsackievirus A16.
Transmission: The virus spreads through contact with saliva, nasal mucus, or feces from infected individuals.
Symptoms:
· Fever
· Sore throat
· Painful blisters in the mouth, hands, feet, and/or buttocks
· Drooling
· Loss of appetite
· Irritability
Diagnosis: HFMD is usually diagnosed based on symptoms and physical examination.
Prevention: Wash hands frequently, Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Avoid contact with infected individuals, and Disinfect surfaces that may be contaminated.
Next steps for the school when a case is reported:
We disinfect surfaces that may be contaminated: desks, chairs, door knobs, shared supplies, shared toys etc.
All Communicable Diseases are reported to CPS Disease and Prevention Response Team.
If you have any questions please contact the school nurse
Mrs. Shelton