Guidance

Infection control in schools

Guidance for school staff on hygiene and vaccination.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 April 2010
• Last updated: 2 September 2014 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 9 November 2017

This document is out of date. See Health Protection for schools, nurseries and other childcare facilities for the current guidance.

Documents

Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings

Ref: PHE publications gateway number 2014006

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Details

This guidance provides advice on:

• preventing the spread of infections
• which diseases to vaccinate for
• how long to keep children away from school
• infections such as athlete’s foot, flu, German measles, head lice, impetigo, TB

Published 1 April 2010

Last updated 2 September 2014 + show all updates

1. 2 September 2014

   Updated guidance and format.

2. 1 April 2010

   First published.