Flu, common colds, most viral infections – until free of fever for 24 hours
Strep throat – until free of fever for 24 hours or 12-24 hours after starting antibiotics (AAP says 12 hours, Texas HHS says 24)
Conjunctivitis – until on drops 12 hours or otherwise cleared by provider
Vomiting – until symptoms resolve
Diarrhea – until stools not coming out of diaper or no incontinence for older patients, no blood or mucous in stool, and frequency does not exceed 2 stools above normal for the patient
Fifth disease – until free of fever 24 hours
Hand foot mouth disease – until free of fever 24 hours and able to swallow/contain drool
Skin infections – until drainage can be contained and maintained in a bandage
Impetigo and ringworm – no exclusion as long as covered
Scabies – until treatment has begun
Lice – no exclusion needed
Chicken pox – until all lesions are crusted and no new lesions for 24 hours
