Disease Commonalities Flashcards
1
Q
Which diseases require exclusion of contacts from school?
A
- Chickenpox - immune deficiency or chemotherapy; otherwise not exluded
- Measles - unimmunised contacts unless vaccinated (< 72hr) or receive NHIG (< 6 days)
- Diphtheria - exclude from school/work until test negative X 2
- Pertussis - unvaccinated / partially vaccinated contacts for 14d post exposure or until completed 5d ABx
* IMD - exclude from school for 7 days if no CABx
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion-table
