CHICKEN POX / SHINGLES CASE IN FOUNDATION

Today we received notification that a Foundation student has been diagnosed with shingles. Prior to being diagnosed, the student did attend school  for a short period, during which time the student may have been infectious.

Should you require further information, full details about the disease can be found via the following link  http://ideahttp:s.health.vic.gov.au/bluebook/chicken-pox.asp and details regarding school exclusion periods are outlined here  http://ideas.health.vic.gov.au/guidelines/school-exclusion-table.asp.