This document contains information about several common childhood illnesses: - Chickenpox causes an itchy rash and can be spread through airborne droplets or contact. Treatment includes fluids, rest, calamine, and cutting nails. Exclusion is five days from rash onset. - Meningitis is a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck and sensitivity to light. Seek immediate medical care. - Measles causes fever, runny nose and rash. Rest, fluids, paracetamol and reducing light exposure are treatments. Exclusion is four days from rash onset. - Tonsillitis is a throat infection spread through contact or

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2. Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common illness that children get.
Chickenpox are likely to appear on the face, ears,
arms, chest, stomach and legs. Chickenpox can be
spread through airborne droplet and direct contact.
Treatment for chickenpox: drink more fluid, rest,
apply calamine to the affected area, and to cut the
child's nails to prevent second infection.
Inclusion period: Five days from the start of the skin
eruption.
Signs and symptoms of chickenpox
• Fever, itchy rash, feels ill, headache

3. Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection that covers the brain and
spinal cord.
Exclusion period: Until the child has fully recovered
Signs and symptoms of meningitis:
• Fever, headache, drowsiness, stiff neck, refuse to
eat, drowsiness and also dislikes to bright light.
To seek medical advice immediately (take to hospital),
the room/environment temperature has to be
reduced. It might lead to deafness, brain damage or
even death.
Meningitis can vary up to 2-10 days.

4. Measles
Measles is a illness (virus) that is very unpleasant and it can
lead to serious condition. Measles can last up to 7-15 days.
Signs and symptoms of measles:
• High temperature, runny nose, red eyes, sensitive to light
white spots in the mouth and throat, muscle ache, cough,
Treatment for measles:
• More rest, close curtain to help reduce light sensitivity or a
shaded room, take paracetamol or ibuprofen and also to
have plenty of water.
Exclusion period: Four days from the onset of the rash.

5. Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a infection of the tonsils. The process of
tonsillitis lasts up to 2-4 days. There is not set a exclusion
period for tonsillitis. Tonsillitis can be spread through
direct contact and airborne droplet
Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis:
• Sore throat, having difficulty in swallowing, fever,
headache, aches and pains around the body and might
vomit and pains in back and limbs.
Treatment
• Fluids should be taken, pain relief should be given to
the child such as paracetamol and antibiotics
Tonsillitis might lead to kidney infection and temporary
deafness.

6. Rubella
Rubella is an infection which is being caused by rubella
virus. It is a illness causing a rash.
Signs and symptoms of rubella:
• Cold, sore throat, fever, pains in small joints and swollen
glands behind the ears.
• Rubella can be spread through direct contact. If
pregnant women have direct contact with someone
who has rubella in the first three months, it can cause a
serious effect in the unborn baby.
Treatment of rubella
The treatment for rubella is to; rest whenever possible
and to treat the symptom.
Exclusion period: six days from the start of the rash