Infections appearing in sickness exclusion policies with accompanying references to treatment
| Infection name (as appears in policy) | Number of policies mentioning infection (% of total policies analysed) (n = 136) | Proportion of policy statements for infection that mention treatment (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No guidance from HPA | Strep throat | 13 (10) | 11 (85) |
| Thrush | 9 (7) | 6 (67) | |
| Chest infection | 5 (4) | 3 (60) | |
| Bronchitis | 2 (1) | 1 (50) | |
| Throat infection | 2 (1) | 1 (50 | |
| Otitis media | 15 (11) | 5 (33) | |
| Treatment references inappropriate relative to HPA | Plantar warts | 14 (10) | 5 (36) |
| Tonsillitis | 18 (13) | 6 (33) | |
| Conjunctivitis | 58 (43) | 18 (31) | |
| Cold sore | 7 (5) | 0 (0) | |
| Treatment references appropriate relative to HPA | Threadworm | 16 (12) | 14 (88) |
| Scabies | 40 (29) | 34 (85) | |
| Head lice | 37 (27) | 29 (78) | |
| Ringworm (body) | 28 (21) | 19 (68) | |
| Scarlet fever | 29 (21) | 19 (66) | |
| Ringworm (scalp) | 26 (19) | 14 (54) | |
| Ringworm (feet) | 8 (6) | 4 (50) | |
| Whooping cough | 57 (42) | 12 (21) | |
| Impetigo | 49 (36) | 9 (18) | |
HPA = Health Protection Agency