Communicable Diseases
Some diseases common in childcare facilities are reportable under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Report a disease
If a child at your facility displays symptoms of one of the following illnesses, you are required to report the illness to Huron Perth Public Health. Contact us to report a communicable disease.
- Chicken Pox
- German Measles (Rubella)
- Influenza
- Measles
- Meningitis
- Mumps
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Report to the health unit if there is an increase in the number of children ill. This may indicate a potential outbreak. Contact us immediately and review Outbreak Control Measures.
Communicable disease exclusion guidelines
Review the communicable disease exclusions guidelines to determine when it is safe for a child to return to childcare or an early years' program after contracting a communicable disease.
Disease | Exclusion period |
---|---|
Chicken Pox |
Until well enough to participate in activities |
COVID-19 |
Until 24 hours after symptoms have improved (48 hours after vomiting and diarrhea) and no fever |
German Measles (Rubella) |
7 days from the onset of a rash |
Influenza |
Until well enough to participate (usually 5 to 7 days) |
Measles |
4 days from onset of a rash |
Meningitis |
Until fully recovered |
Mumps |
5 days from the onset of swelling |
Pertussis (whooping cough) |
21 days from onset of the cough, or 5 days after starting antibiotic treatment |