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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Islington 1906

Fifty-first annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington

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1906

Table: LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL SCHOOLS.Summary of regulations with regard to the exclusion of children from school on account of infectious diseases.

LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL SCHOOLS.

Summary of regulations with regard to the exclusion of children from school on account of infectious diseases.

Disease.Exclusion of children suffering from the disease.Exclusion of children living in houses where the disease exists.
Small-pox. Cholera.(1) Until the medical attendant certifies, if the case is treated at home. (2) Until after discharge from hospital.Until 7 days shall have elapsed after the date of the certificate from the Medical Officer of Health that the house is free from infection In the event of the Head Teacher not receiving the certificate that the premises are free from infection, it becomes his duty to send to the offices of the local Sanitary Authority, in order that he may procure it.
Diphtheria. Membraneous Croup.(1) If tho case tr. ated at home until a medical certificate based upon bacteriological examination is furnished. (2) Until a fortnight after date of discharge from hospital.
Scarlet Fever or Scarlatina.(1) Until the medical attendant certifies,if the case is treated at home. (2) Until a fortnight after date of discharge from hospital.
Erysipelas. Typhoid Fever. Enteric Fever.(1) Until the medical attendant certifies,if the case is treated at home. (2) Until after discharge from hospitalNot to be excluded. No proceedings to be taken to enforce attendance if medical officer of health specifically orders exclusion.
MeaslesAt least one monthInfants.—All infants to be excluded, until Monday following 14 days from occurrence of last case.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude until Monday following 14 days from occurrence of first case.
MumpsOne monthInfants —All infants to be excluded for such time as medical attendant considers necessary. If no medical attendant for three weeks.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude for the same period as infants
Whooping CoughAs long as the cough continues, but not to be re-admitted until at least 5 weeks from the commencement of whooping.Infants — All infants to be excluded two weeks.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude for two weeks.
Chicken-pox ..Two weeks, or until every scab is off scalp or body.Infants.—All infants to be excluded two weeks.Seniors.—If child has had the disease, not to be excluded. If child has not had the disease, exclude for two weeks,
Ringworm, Favus . Ophthalmia (Blight) Trachoma, Scabies (Itch).Until medical certificate is obtained that the child is cured. Where-ever certificates are not readily procurable, teachers to exercise their discretion as to re-admission, and, if in doubt, ask school nurse.Not to be excluded.
ConsumptionExclude if the disease is accompanied by coughing or spitting.Do.
Note.—If a medical attendant or the medical officer of health should certify, in any special case, that periods of exclusion should be extended, teachers are to observe their instructions and to at once communicate with the Medical Officer (Education).