Exclusion requirements for infections with treatment specifications
| Infection name (as appears in policy) | Proportion of policy statements requiring exclusion (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| HPA does not provide exclusion/non-exclusion recommendation | Strep throat | 13/13 (100) |
| Thrush | 9/9 (100) | |
| Chest infection | 5/5 (100) | |
| Bronchitis | 2/2 (100) | |
| Throat infection | 2/2 (100) | |
| Otitis media | 15/15 (100) | |
| Exclusion inappropriate according to HPA | Conjunctivitis | 55/58 (95) |
| Head lice | 34/37 (92) | |
| Ringworm (scalp) | 22/26 (85) | |
| Tonsillitis | 15/18 (83) | |
| Threadworm | 11/16 (69) | |
| Ringworm (body) | 18/28 (64) | |
| Cold sore | 3/7 (43) | |
| Plantar warts | 0/14 (0) | |
| Ringworm (feet) | 0/8 (0) | |
| Exclusion appropriate according to HPA | Scabies | 40/40 (100) |
| Scarlet fever | 29/29 (100) | |
| Whooping cough | 57/57 (100) | |
| Impetigo | 48/49 (98) | |
HPA = Health Protection Agency.