Chickenpox

Please be aware that there has been several cases of chickenpox within our school community.

Please see the following link for information regarding chickenpox, it’s symptoms and treatment. If you have any further questions regarding chickenpox, it is recommended that you consult your doctor.

If you child is unwell or displaying any signs/symptoms, please keep them at home and consult your doctor. Please also note that QLD Health ‘Time Out’ guidelines require an individual with chickenpox to be excluded from school until all blisters have dried up. This may take up to 5 days for a non-immunised person but may be less for those vaccinated.  

Please contact the Health & Wellness Centre if your son has chickenpox on 3893 8865 or allnurses@iona.qld.edu.au