There are many infectious diseases that affect children and young people.

Factsheets on infectious diseases, outline simple steps that can help reduce the chance of childhood infections spreading to other people in the family, childhood education and care services or vulnerable people in the community. These factsheets also provide the recommended exclusion periods for each infection.  

Primary school students who do not have proof of immunisation may have to stay at home during an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease at school.

Parents/carers should contact their local Public Health Unit for advice regarding infectious diseases.