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Influenza:
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills

  • Cough and/or sore throat

  • Runny or stuffy nose

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headaches

  • Fatigue (tiredness)

  • Vomiting or diarrhea

• CDC: Influenza (Flu)

• NYSDOH: The Flu - What you Should Know

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye):
People often call conjunctivitis “pink eye” because it can cause the white of the eye to take on a pink or red color. The most common causes of pink eye are viruses, bacteria, and allergens.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Pink or red color in the white of the eye(s)

  • Swelling of the eyes and/or eyelids

  • Increased tear production

  • Itching, irritation, and/or burning

  • Discharge (pus or mucus)

  • Crusting of eyelids or lashes, especially in the morning

• CDC: Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Enterovirus D68:
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is a virus that can cause an infection similar to the common cold and most commonly affects children.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Fever

  • Runny nose and/or sneezing

  • Cough

  • Body and muscle aches

  • Wheezing or difficulty breathing

• Mayo Clinic: EV-D68

• CDC: Enterovirus D68

• CDC: Non-Polio Enterovirus

Measles:
Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It can spread to others through coughing and sneezing.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • High fever (may spike to more than 104°)

  • Cough and/or running nose

  • Red, watery eyes

  • Tiny white spots inside the mouth

  • Small, red bumps or spots appearing on the face and hairline, spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.

• CDC: Measles

• CDC: Vaccine for Measles

• Mayo Clinic: Measles

COVID-19:
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by a the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is very contagious. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough or sore throat

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache, congestion, or runny nose

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Avon CSD COVID-19 Resource Page

• CDC: COVID-19

Group A Strep:
Bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep) can cause many different infections; strep throat, impetigo, cellulitis and more. The best way to protect yourself from group A strep infection is to practice good hygiene, like washing your hands often.
CDC: Group A Streptococcal

Strep Throat: Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). In general, strep throat is a mild infection, but it can be very painful.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Sore throat

  • Pain when swallowing

  • Fever

  • Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches

  • Tiny, red spots on the roof of the mouth

  • Swollen lymph nodes in the front of the neck

• CDC: Strep Throat

Impetigo: Impetigo is a mild infection that can occur anywhere on the body. It most often affects exposed skin, such as around the nose and mouth or on the arms or legs.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Red, itchy sores around the face and mouth that break open and leak

  • Yellow, crusty scabbing around the sores

• CDC: Impetigo

Cellulitis: Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin.

• Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Red, swollen, and painful area of skin that is warm and tender to the touch

  • Skin may look pitted, like the peel of an orange, or blisters may appear

  • Fever or chills

• CDC: Cellulitis