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When I see the rash and the " Slapped Cheek look" we do exclude them for diagnosis only. Once they do have the rash they are no longer contaigous however we do have to have something on file that says the student did in deed have fifths disease.
I usually let all pregnant women know so they can F/U with their physician.
Last year I had a ton of fifth disease cases.
We usually find out its fifths after they have the rash.
I'm in Virginia and had a student with Fifth's disesde last week. I checked the Virginia communicable refference chart put out by the dept. of health. It said no exclusion was required. Check with your state to see if they put out something like that. It always comes in handy when a child has to be excluded and the parents are upset. "Well sorry Mr/Mrs.....but the state of Virginia says Johnny has to stay out of school for X number of days."
Keepstanding, ASN, RN
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does your school system exempt students who are diagnosed with fifth disease. ?
we all know that they are contagious prior to breaking out.....but what do ya'll do ?
thanks !
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