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Communicable Diseases

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that can be transferred/transmitted from an infected person to another individual. Organisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites cause infectious diseases. Illness caused by an infectious disease is a common occurrence in students. Most cases of illness are isolated to one student, but occasionally an outbreak of a particular disease can occur in a school.  The law requires school personnel to report to the local public health agency a list of specific reportable diseases/conditions.  2024-2025 Updated Communicable Disease Mitigation Changes for TK-12 School and Childcare Settings

Public Health Updates

Visit Marin Health and Human Services' Communicable Diseases page for more information related to infectious diseases often seen in students, reporting guidance, and exposures notices that can be downloaded and sent home to parents.

For more detailed information about school health, view your school's health manual.

 

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