Common Illness Information

For a complete list of Communicable Diseases, please see the Communicable Disease Chart for Schools from the Texas Department of State Health.

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• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
• Conjunctivitis
• COVID-19
• Diarrhea 
• Ear Infections
• Fever
• Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B 19) 
• Flu (influenza)
• Gastroenteritis (Stomach bug)
• Hand, foot, mouth disease (Coxsackie Virus)
• Heat
• Impetigo
• Lice
• Measles
  • Austin Public Health (APH) Measles
  • Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Measles Outbreak in Texas
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Measles
• Norovirus
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Scabies
• Staph Infections (MRSA)
• Stomach bug (Gastroenteritis)
• Strep Throat (Scarlet Fever)
• Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

For a full list visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/

For more information:

• Communicable Diseases – Texas Administrative Code. Title 25 Health Services, Chapter 97