Part 2
CurrentPrescribed period for contagious condition for child suspected of having condition
Schedule 2APrescribed entities and purposes for notifiable conditions
Part 2 Prescribed period for contagious condition for child suspected of having condition
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Contagious condition | Start of period | End of period |
| diphtheria | the earlier of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | either— (a) if the child has had symptoms—the treating doctor confirms 2 negative throat swabs have been taken from the child with— (i) the first swab taken at least 24 hours after the child finishes a course of an appropriate antibiotic; and (ii) the second swab taken at least 24 hours after the first swab; or (b) otherwise—the treating doctor confirms 1 negative throat swab has been taken from the child |
| enterovirus 71 neurological disease | the onset of symptoms | the treating doctor confirms the virus is no longer present in the child’s bowel motions |
| gastroenteritis illness | the onset of symptoms | the child— (a) has no symptoms; and (b) has not had a loose bowel motion— (i) if a laboratory test for a norovirus has not been performed or a test has been performed and returns a negative result—for at least 24 hours; or (ii) if a laboratory test confirms a norovirus—for at least 48 hours. |
| haemophilus influenzae type b (invasive) disease | the onset of symptoms | the earlier of the following— (a) the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious after the child has taken 4 days of an appropriate antibiotic; (b) the chief executive advises a parent of the child that the chief executive is satisfied the risk of the child transmitting the condition is low |
| hepatitis A | the earlier of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child is diagnosed | the earlier of the following— (a) the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious, but not earlier than 7 days after the onset of jaundice; (b) the chief executive advises a parent of the child that the chief executive is satisfied the risk of the child transmitting the condition is low |
| human influenza with pandemic potential | the earlier of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | either— (a) if the child has had symptoms—the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious but not earlier than 5 days after the onset of the symptoms; or (b) otherwise—7 days after the child’s last contact with a person who is, or is suspected of being, infected with the condition |
| measles | the earlier of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | either— (a) if the child has had symptoms—the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious, but not earlier than 4 days after the onset of the rash caused by the condition; or (b) otherwise—the earliest of the following— (i) if the child is vaccinated for measles within 72 hours of the relevant contact—the child is vaccinated; (ii) if the child receives normal human immunoglobulin (NHIG) within 7 days after the relevant contact—the child receives NHIG; (iii) 18 days after the child’s last contact with a person who is, or is suspected of being, infected with the condition |
| meningococcal disease (invasive) | the onset of symptoms | the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious after the child has finished at least 24 hours of a course of an appropriate antibiotic |
| paratyphoid | the earliest of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child is diagnosed; (c) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | either— (a) if the child has had symptoms or is diagnosed—the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious after— (i) the child has finished a course of an appropriate antibiotic; and (ii) at least 48 hours after finishing the course of antibiotics, the child has a negative stool specimen; and (iii) at least 1 week after the negative stool specimen, the child has another negative stool specimen; or (b) otherwise—the earlier of the following— (i) the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious after the child has 2 negative stool specimens at least 24 hours apart; (ii) the chief executive advises a parent of the child that the chief executive is satisfied the risk of the child transmitting the condition is low |
| pertussis | the earlier of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | either— (a) if the child has had symptoms—the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious, but not earlier than— (i) 5 days after the child starts a course of an appropriate antibiotic; or (ii) if the child has an onset of paroxysmal coughing caused by the condition—14 days after the onset of the coughing; or (iii) otherwise—21 days after the onset of coughing that is not paroxysmal coughing; or (b) otherwise—the earlier of the following— (i) the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious but not earlier than 14 days after the relevant contact; (ii) the chief executive advises a parent of the child that the chief executive is satisfied the risk of the child transmitting the condition is low |
| poliomyelitis infection | the earliest of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child is diagnosed; (c) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | the chief executive advises a parent of the child that the chief executive is satisfied the risk of the child transmitting the condition is low |
| rubella | the onset of symptoms | 4 days after the onset of the rash caused by the condition |
| tuberculosis | the onset of symptoms | the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious |
| typhoid | the earliest of the following— (a) the onset of symptoms; (b) the child is diagnosed; (c) the child has relevant contact with a person infected with the condition | either— (a) if the child has had symptoms or been diagnosed—the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious after— (i) the child has finished a course of an appropriate antibiotic; and (ii) at least 48 hours after finishing the course of antibiotics, the child has a negative stool specimen; and (iii) at least 1 week after the negative stool specimen, the child has another negative stool specimen; or (b) otherwise—the earlier of the following— (i) the treating doctor confirms the child is not infectious after the child has 2 negative stool specimens at least 24 hours apart; (ii) the chief executive advises a parent of the child that the chief executive is satisfied the risk of the child transmitting the condition is low |
| varicella-zoster virus infection (chickenpox) | the onset of symptoms | all blisters caused by the condition have dried, but not earlier than 5 days after the onset of symptoms |
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