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Snapshot of the Word file:"CHILDHOOD ILLNESS CHART_CHILDHOOD ILLNESS CHARTILLNESSSYMPTOMSINCUBATION;DURATIONTREATMENTCONTAGIOUSNESS".doc CHILDHOOD ILLNESS CHART ILLNESS SYMPTOMS INCUBATION; DURATION TREATMENT CONTAGIOUSNESS Bronchitis Frequent coughing. Labored breathing, Possible fever. 1-7 days,2-4 days Consult your doctor. If the child has fever, make sure he rests, give him plenty of juice and use a vaporizer. 2 days before symptoms appear to 2 days after. Chicken pox Fever. Discomfort. Itching. Pink or red spots on the chest, stomach and back, which may spread to the scalp and face. Spots change to blisters, which eventually crust. 10-21 days;7-10 days Consult your doctor. Rest is essential. Relieve itching with calamine lotion or oatmeal powder baths. Trim the child’s nails. Keep his utensils and dishes separate. 1 day before spots appear to about 6 days after. The child should be isolated until blisters crust and dry. CommonCold Sneezing, stuffed or runny nose, sore throat, watery eyes. Possible cough, chills, low fever 1-7 days;2-14 days If the child has a fever, make sure he rests, give him plenty of juice and use a vaporizer. Keep him warm and avoid chilling. Consult doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen. 2 days before the symptoms appear to 2 days after. Croup Labored breathing, hoarseness, loud hacking cough. Often comes on at night. 2-6 days;4-5 days Consult your doctor. Use a vaporizer. Keep the child on a light, low fat diet. 2 days before symptoms appear to 5 days after. E. Coli Ranges in severity. Sudden onset of watery diarrhea (frequently bloody), abdominal cramps, sometimes with vomiting and a low-grade fever. 1-8 days;1-3 days. Severe complications may cause hospitalization. Onset of illness to 4 weeks after. Fifth Disease May have facial rash followed by a lacelike rash on the trunk, arms, and legs. Sometimes with sore throat, runn nose, and low grade fever before the rash begins. Rash may disappear and reappear 4-20 days;1-3 weeks. No specific treatment. Acetaminophen may relieve some symptoms. Pregnant women should not be exposed. A few days prior to the rash appearing. GermanMeasles (Rubella) Chills. Low fever (sometimes high). Runny nose, painful swelling of glands behind the ears. Usually there is a slightly raised fine red rash, which begins on the face, then spreads over the entire body 14-21 days;3-6 days If the child has a fever, make sure he rests, give him plenty of juice and use a vaporizer. Keep the child’s hands clean. Launder his linen and clothes separately. 7 days before symptoms appear to 5 days after. Pregnant women should never be exposed to this illness. Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease Fever, sore throat and the appearance of small blister-like sores in and around the mouth, on palms, fingers and soles of the feet. 3-5 days;1 day to several weeks after illness gone. Exclusion is NOT necessary. Cover mouths when sneezing or coughing, dispose of tissues with throat and nose discharges, wash hands. Until blister-like sores are not present while sick. For weeks after though feces. Head Lice(Pediculosis) Blood-sucking insect that lives on the scalp. Itching behind ears and above neck. Eggs (nits) hatch in 7 days & lay eggs in 10 days; As long as eggs and lice live. Examine all people regularly after outbreak, children allowed back after first treatment. Launder clothing/bedding in hot water (130 F) for a minimum of 20 minutes. Vacuum carpet and furniture. Disinfect combs & brushes. As long as nits or eggs are alive. Influenza(virus, flu) Chills, drowsiness, weakness, sudden high fever, headache, achiness, sore throat, no appetite, possible nausea and dizziness. 1-3 days;3-7 days Consult the doctor. If the child has fever, make sure he rests, give him plenty of juice and use a vaporizer. Keep his utensils and dishes separate. 1 day before symptoms appear to 7 days after. Measles Early symptoms include low fever, slight hacking cough, fatigue, discomfort, eye irritation. Around the 4th day, fever and cough worsen and a rash of faint pink spots appear on the neck and cheek, then spreads to the rest of the body 10-15 days;8-12 days Consult your doctor. If the child’s eyes are sensitive to light, keep the room dim. If he has fever, make sure he rests, give him plenty of juice and use a vaporizer. Keep his utensils and dishes separate. 4 days before rash appears to 5 days after. Mumps Swollen glands on one or both sides of the jaw. Mild headache. Fever. 12-24 days;6-10 days Consult your doctor. Rest is essential. Apply cool compresses to the cheeks. Do not give the child citrus juices. Keep his utensils and dishes separate.. Varies Pink Eye(conjuncitivitis) |