Communicable Diseases
Some diseases common in daycare and early childcare facilities are reportable under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Report a disease
If a child at your facility displays one of the following illnesses, you are required to report the illness to Huron Perth Public Health. Contact us to report a communicable disease.
The following diseases are reportable:
- 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 daycare or an early years' program after being diagnosed with a communicable disease.
| Disease | Exclusion period |
|---|---|
|
Chicken Pox |
Return to daycare and school when well enough to participate in activities |
|
German Measles (Rubella) |
7 days from the onset of a rash |
|
Influenza |
Exclude 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 |
|
Whooping cough |
21 days from onset of the cough, or 5 days after starting antibiotic treatment |