This document discusses common diseases acquired from school in children, including respiratory infections like the common cold and influenza, gastrointestinal infections like gastroenteritis, and skin infections such as chickenpox, impetigo, and scabies. It recommends methods for preventing infections, including hand hygiene, cough etiquette, surface disinfection, proper food handling, and vaccinations. The document also suggests schools implement policies for early isolation of sick children, safe food handling, periodic inspections, proper disinfection, and notifications of infections.

1. Common Diseases Acquired From School In
Children
Dr. Mohamed Ismail J.
Specialist Pediatrician
UNICARE MEDICAL CENTRE
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3. Common Infections
• Respiratory
• Gastrointestinal
• Skin
• Conjunctivitis
• Others
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4. Respiratory Infection
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5. Bacterial Viral
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Respiratory Infection

6. Mode Of Spread
Droplet infection Direct contact

7. Common Respiratory Infection
• Common Cold
• Influenza
• Ear Infection
• Throat Infection
• Pneumonia
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8. Influenza
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9. Ear Infection
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10. Pneumonia
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11. Gastrointestinal Infection
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12. Gastrointestinal Infection
Gastroenteritis Food poisoning
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13. Mode Of Spread
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14. Winter Vomiting
Other Diarrhea Norvo Viral Diarrhea
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15. Food Poisoning
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16. Skin Infections
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17. Skin Infections
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18. Chicken Pox
Vesicle Crusting 18

19. Skin Infection
Impetigo Hand Foot Mouth
Disease 19

20. Scabies
Mite Scabies In A Child
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21. Head Lice
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22. Hand Foot Mouth Disease
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23. Conjunctivitis
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24. Prevention Of Infection
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25. Hand Hygiene
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26. Respiratory Droplet Prevention
Cough Etiquette Simple Mask
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27. Disinfection Of Surfaces
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28. Proper Food Handling
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29. Vaccination
• Influenza
• Chickenpox
• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid
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30. School Policy
• Early Recognition And Isolation
• When To Return To School
• Food Handling Policy
• Periodic Inspection
• Proper Disinfection Policy
• Notification Policy
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31. LETS MAKE THE SCHOOLS A PLACE TO REJOICE
AND THE KIDS BE HAPPY FOR EVER
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