Infectious Diseases

There are many infectious diseases that affect children and young people including:

• chicken pox (pdf 128kb)
• gastroenteritis
• mumps (html)
• influenza
• measles (pdf 50kb)
• rubella (german measles)
• whooping cough

Primary school students who do not have proof of immunisation may have to stay at home during an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease at school. Particular arrangements will be worked out by the local public health unit in consultation with the school.

Schools may notify parents of the outbreak so that families are aware of the symptoms.

NSW Health provides summary information on issues related to managing children with an infectious disease.

Information is also available on 'Bird Flu' or Avian Influenza

Schools and parents should contact their local public health unit for advice regarding infectious diseases.