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Hello Families,

This page is an informative page for you regarding NH state regulations for some of the more common viruses and others that tend to spread through Preschool age children. With a lot we fallow state regulations regarding these issues as well as have our own sickness policy in place. This page is designed for educational purposes only and not a treatment plan as we are not a doctor.

Headlice

This is very common in school aged children. By clicking read more you can get more information on how to prevent and treat.

Hand Foot and Mouth
HFM

Common in children under the age of 10 years. HFM is more prone to spread during the summer and fall months. A child can present with a fever and rash on the face, hands, feet and buttocks'. Please follow the link below to learn more.

Pink Eye

Common in small children, you may return to school after you have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. Click below to read more

RSV

More common in infants but can effect those at an older age as well. Incubation period is usually 4-6 days. For more information please click the link below.

Strep Throat

Viruses are the most common cause of strep throat. Group A Streptococcus is a bacterial infection spread through respiratory droplets. You may return to school once you are fever free and been on antibiotics for at least 12 hours. Click Read more below for signs and symptoms and ways to prevent.

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Headlice

Hand Foot and Mouth HFM

Pink Eye

RSV

Strep Throat

Hand Foot and Mouth
HFM