Marietta City Schools Nurses

Welcome. Listed below are some of the most common, less common and rarely seen communicable diseases. Please use the information provided to determine what actions should be taken. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the School Nurses for guidance.
Carol Thomson RN, Marietta Middle School 374-6530 ext.20, Marietta High School 374-6540 ext 28
Renea Ball RN, elementary nurse, Harmar School 374-6510, Washington School 374-6520, Putnam School 374-6516, Phillips School 374-6514

Forms (Administering Medication)

Forms to be used when administering medication at school.

CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE)
Conjunctivitis is a viral or bacterial infection of the eye. Eyes burn and/or itch. In the morning, eyes may have matted lashes and are hard to open. White discharge is usually seen in the affected eye.
Method of transmission
Conjunctivitis can be transmitted by contact with drainage from an affected eye or by the respiratory tract. In can also be transmitted from indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by drainage of an affected person.
Control measures
An affected eye needs to be treated by an antibiotic prescribed by a physician. Your child may return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic eye drops. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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CHICKENPOX
Chickenpox is caused by a virus. About 24 hours before a rash appears, children develop a slight fever, sore throat, and burning eyes. When the rash appears these first symptoms disappear. The rash first appears red and later forms blisters, which eventually crust over. The rash will be very itchy and uncomfortable.
Method of transmission
Chickenpox can be transmitted by contact with drainage from lesions of an affected person or indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by drainage of an affected person.
Control measures
There is no medicine to cure chickenpox. Keep your child from itching the rash by applying calamine lotion bought from a drug store and giving warm baths with 1 cup of baking soda. Your child will need to be excluded from school until all lesions have crusted over.
For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is 3 or more loose stools with a watery consistency. A virus named Coxsackle causes this disease. Additional symptoms that can occur are nausea and vomiting, stomachaches, headaches or fever.
Method of transmission
Person to person contact contaminated food, objects or hands.
Control measures
Medicine can help with certain causative agents. You will need to see your physician. Hand washing and good personal hygiene may reduce the risk of contracting the causative agent. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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FLU or COLD
How can you tell a cold from a flu? ……?
Method of transmission
Flu and cold are both transmitted directly when in contact with the infected person. They also can be transmitted indirectly by items freshly soiled by an infected person. .
Control measures
Children should wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after blowing their nose. They should cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
If your child visits the doctor and may need to take medications at school, please call the school for information regarding the necessary forms and school policy.

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HAND, FOOT and MOUTH DISEASE
A virus named Coxsackle causes this disease. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease usually begins with a moderate fever. Small, round blisters develop inside the mouth, usually on the tongue and inside of cheeks. Small round fluid-filled blisters may also appear on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet and between fingers and toes. The illness last up to two weeks. The mouth sores can suppress a child’s appetite and make chewing uncomfortable.
Method of transmission
This disease can be transmitted directly by contact with respiratory drainage from an infected person or indirectly with articles and surfaces contaminated by drainage of an affected person. The virus can be found in feces of an affected person for one month. .
Control measures
There is no medicine to cure this disease. Children should drink plenty of cold fluids. Frequent hand washing may help reduce the risk of contracting the virus. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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IMPETIGO
Impetigo is a skin infection usually around the nose and mouth that can spread to the hands and arms. The rash starts as small blisters that become yellow, crusty, and weepy. Itching is common.
Method of transmission
Impetigo is transmitted by direct contact from draining sores or by indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by an affected person.
Control measures
Children with impetigo may require an antibiotic ointment. Please see your physician as soon as possible. Children will need to be excluded until 24 hours of treatment is completed.

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HEAD LICE or PEDICULOSIS
Head lice are tiny insects that live off the scalp. They attach white to yellow brown eggs to the hair shaft. When the eggs hatch, new insects begin to bite and irritate the scalp. These bites cause itching, and if your child scratches, possible infection.
Method of transmission
Head lice are transmitted by direct, head-to-head contact with an infested person. Head lice are also transmitted indirectly by combs, brushes, hats or other materials infected by person. Lice do not jump, fly or swim.
Control measures
Hair must be treated with an appropriate lice shampoo. You should consult with your physician. Bedding and clothing must be disinfected by machine washing in hot water. Combs and brushes also need a thorough cleaning and vacuuming carpets. Most important, all eggs (nits) must be removed from the hair shaft to avoid reinfestations. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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MENINGITIS
There are two types of meningitis, viral and the more serious form, bacterial. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges (thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) can be caused by a number of different viruses. The symptoms of viral meningitis may include fever, intense headache, stiff neck and fatigue. The symptoms for bacterial meningitis can include a high fever, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, behavioral changes, irritability and sluggishness. These people become severely ill quickly.
Method of transmission
The most common way to contact meningitis is by person-to-person contact through bodily fluids such as saliva, feces, urine, or phlegm.
Control measures
The best prevention for viral meningitis is thorough hand washing with plenty of soap and water. Bacterial meningitis is the more severe form of the disease and must be treated by a doctor with appropriate antibiotics. A spinal tap is needed to determine which bacteria are present to decide on the correct antibiotic treatment. This form of meningitis can be fatal if treatment is started too late. Antibiotic treatment is also necessary for anyone who has had direct contact with the oral or respiratory secretions of an infected person. A hospital stay is usually needed for bacterial meningitis. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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RINGWORM
Ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection of the scalp, skin or feet. In scalp ringworm you will find scaly patches of temporary baldness. Ringworm of the skin erupts with round ring-like reddish rash that may burn and itch. Ringworm of the feet or athlete’s feet causes cracks between the toes.
Method of transmission
Ringworm is transmitted by direct contact with lesions of the affected person or indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by an affected person.
Control measures
Scalp ringworm is treated with an oral fungicide prescribed by a physician. Skin and feet are treated with a topical anti-fungal ointment. If a student is involved in contact sports, they must be excluded till all lesions are healed. All other students with lesions should be excluded until 24 hours of treatment is completed. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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SCABIES
Scabies is an infection of the skin caused by a mite. The mite burrows under the skin leaving a patchy red rash. This causes intense itching especially at night. The rash is usually found between the fingers, wrist, elbows, armpits and beltline.
Method of transmission
Scabies can be transferred from person to person or contact from clothing or bed linen. Mites can be spread to other body parts by hands.
Control measures
Your physician will need to prescribe an ointment to be applied to infected skin. Children will need to be excluded until treatment is completed. Clothing and bed linen will also need to be washed. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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STREP THROAT
Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by the streptococcal bacterium. The symptoms include a red sore throat with pus spots, fever, tender and swollen lymph glands.
Method of transmission
Direct contact with nose and throat secretions of an infected person. Indirect contact with objects or hands contaminated with secretions of infected person. Indirect contact is rare.
Control measures
A throat culture will inform your physician if your child is positive for strep throat. Your child cannot return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic medicine. It is very important to be seen by a physician and treated with antibiotics because the strep germ in the throat can cause heart problems. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the School Nurses for guidance. Carol Thomson RN, Marietta Middle School 374-6530 ext.20, Marietta High School 374-6540 ext 28 Renea Ball RN, elementary nurse, Harmar School 374-6510, Washington School 374-6520, Putnam School 374-6516, Phillips School 374-6514 Forms (Administering Medication) Forms to be used when administering medication at school. CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE) Conjunctivitis is a viral or bacterial infection of the eye. Eyes burn and/or itch. In the morning, eyes may have matted lashes and are hard to open. White discharge is usually seen in the affected eye. Method of transmission Conjunctivitis can be transmitted by contact with drainage from an affected eye or by the respiratory tract. In can also be transmitted from indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by drainage of an affected person. Control measures An affected eye needs to be treated by an antibiotic prescribed by a physician. Your child may return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic eye drops. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top CHICKENPOX Chickenpox is caused by a virus. About 24 hours before a rash appears, children develop a slight fever, sore throat, and burning eyes. When the rash appears these first symptoms disappear. The rash first appears red and later forms blisters, which eventually crust over. The rash will be very itchy and uncomfortable. Method of transmission Chickenpox can be transmitted by contact with drainage from lesions of an affected person or indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by drainage of an affected person. Control measures There is no medicine to cure chickenpox. Keep your child from itching the rash by applying calamine lotion bought from a drug store and giving warm baths with 1 cup of baking soda. Your child will need to be excluded from school until all lesions have crusted over. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top DIARRHEA Diarrhea is 3 or more loose stools with a watery consistency. A virus named Coxsackle causes this disease. Additional symptoms that can occur are nausea and vomiting, stomachaches, headaches or fever. Method of transmission Person to person contact contaminated food, objects or hands. Control measures Medicine can help with certain causative agents. You will need to see your physician. Hand washing and good personal hygiene may reduce the risk of contracting the causative agent. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top FLU or COLD How can you tell a cold from a flu? ……? Method of transmission Flu and cold are both transmitted directly when in contact with the infected person. They also can be transmitted indirectly by items freshly soiled by an infected person. . Control measures Children should wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after blowing their nose. They should cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. If your child visits the doctor and may need to take medications at school, please call the school for information regarding the necessary forms and school policy. Back to the Top HAND, FOOT and MOUTH DISEASE A virus named Coxsackle causes this disease. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease usually begins with a moderate fever. Small, round blisters develop inside the mouth, usually on the tongue and inside of cheeks. Small round fluid-filled blisters may also appear on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet and between fingers and toes. The illness last up to two weeks. The mouth sores can suppress a child’s appetite and make chewing uncomfortable. Method of transmission This disease can be transmitted directly by contact with respiratory drainage from an infected person or indirectly with articles and surfaces contaminated by drainage of an affected person. The virus can be found in feces of an affected person for one month. . Control measures There is no medicine to cure this disease. Children should drink plenty of cold fluids. Frequent hand washing may help reduce the risk of contracting the virus. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top IMPETIGO Impetigo is a skin infection usually around the nose and mouth that can spread to the hands and arms. The rash starts as small blisters that become yellow, crusty, and weepy. Itching is common. Method of transmission Impetigo is transmitted by direct contact from draining sores or by indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by an affected person. Control measures Children with impetigo may require an antibiotic ointment. Please see your physician as soon as possible. Children will need to be excluded until 24 hours of treatment is completed. Back to the Top HEAD LICE or PEDICULOSIS Head lice are tiny insects that live off the scalp. They attach white to yellow brown eggs to the hair shaft. When the eggs hatch, new insects begin to bite and irritate the scalp. These bites cause itching, and if your child scratches, possible infection. Method of transmission Head lice are transmitted by direct, head-to-head contact with an infested person. Head lice are also transmitted indirectly by combs, brushes, hats or other materials infected by person. Lice do not jump, fly or swim. Control measures Hair must be treated with an appropriate lice shampoo. You should consult with your physician. Bedding and clothing must be disinfected by machine washing in hot water. Combs and brushes also need a thorough cleaning and vacuuming carpets. Most important, all eggs (nits) must be removed from the hair shaft to avoid reinfestations. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top MENINGITIS There are two types of meningitis, viral and the more serious form, bacterial. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges (thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) can be caused by a number of different viruses. The symptoms of viral meningitis may include fever, intense headache, stiff neck and fatigue. The symptoms for bacterial meningitis can include a high fever, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light, behavioral changes, irritability and sluggishness. These people become severely ill quickly. Method of transmission The most common way to contact meningitis is by person-to-person contact through bodily fluids such as saliva, feces, urine, or phlegm. Control measures The best prevention for viral meningitis is thorough hand washing with plenty of soap and water. Bacterial meningitis is the more severe form of the disease and must be treated by a doctor with appropriate antibiotics. A spinal tap is needed to determine which bacteria are present to decide on the correct antibiotic treatment. This form of meningitis can be fatal if treatment is started too late. Antibiotic treatment is also necessary for anyone who has had direct contact with the oral or respiratory secretions of an infected person. A hospital stay is usually needed for bacterial meningitis. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top RINGWORM Ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection of the scalp, skin or feet. In scalp ringworm you will find scaly patches of temporary baldness. Ringworm of the skin erupts with round ring-like reddish rash that may burn and itch. Ringworm of the feet or athlete’s feet causes cracks between the toes. Method of transmission Ringworm is transmitted by direct contact with lesions of the affected person or indirect contact with articles and surfaces contaminated by an affected person. Control measures Scalp ringworm is treated with an oral fungicide prescribed by a physician. Skin and feet are treated with a topical anti-fungal ointment. If a student is involved in contact sports, they must be excluded till all lesions are healed. All other students with lesions should be excluded until 24 hours of treatment is completed. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top SCABIES Scabies is an infection of the skin caused by a mite. The mite burrows under the skin leaving a patchy red rash. This causes intense itching especially at night. The rash is usually found between the fingers, wrist, elbows, armpits and beltline. Method of transmission Scabies can be transferred from person to person or contact from clothing or bed linen. Mites can be spread to other body parts by hands. Control measures Your physician will need to prescribe an ointment to be applied to infected skin. Children will need to be excluded until treatment is completed. Clothing and bed linen will also need to be washed. For more information talk with your physician. You can also obtain information at the Centers of Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov Back to the Top STREP THROAT Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by the streptococcal bacterium. The symptoms include a red sore throat with pus spots, fever, tender and swollen lymph glands. Method of transmission Direct contact with nose and throat secretions of an infected person. Indirect contact with objects or hands contaminated with secretions of infected person. Indirect contact is rare. Control measures A throat culture will inform your physician if your child is positive for strep throat. Your child cannot return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic medicine. It is very important to be seen by a physician and treated with antibiotics because the strep germ in the throat can cause heart problems. For more information talk with your physician. 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