Strep throat is an infection caused by streptococci bacteria that is commonly found in the throat and on the skin. People may be carriers of the bacteria without having symptoms or it can result in strep throat. Strep throat is contagious. If a person is diagnosed with strep throat they are excluded from school until 24 hours of prescribed medication has been administered.

If you notice the symptoms listed below, please notify your physician of possible exposure to strep throat:

• Sudden onset of sore throat
• Fever and headache
• Nausea, abdominal pain and occasional vomiting
• Marked inflammation of throat and tonsils; bright red tonsils that may have ‘white spots’
• Enlarged cervical lymph nodes

If you have any questions, please contact Dena Walker, School Nurse at 846-9051, ext 402 or dwalker@nya.org.

Thank you!