NJ: 2012 Chickenpox outbreaks- cases at Columbia HS in Maplewood

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Source: http://hopatcong.patch.com/articles/...icken-pox-case

Letter: High School Reports Chicken Pox Case

Superintendent writes letter to Hopatcong parents, guardians and school staff members.

* 4:14 pm

The following is from Hopatcong schools Superintendent Dr. Charles Maranzano.

Dear Parent / Guardian / Staff Member:

This letter is to inform you that Varicella (chickenpox) has been reported in one specific student case at Hopatcong High School. I am informing you of this single instance as a precaution. We have no reason to believe this may become widespread but wanted all of you to be aware of this development...

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Re: NJ: Chickenpox case at Hopatcong HS

Three Pope John students contract chickenpox
Posted: Feb 16, 2012 12:13 AM EST
Updated: Feb 16, 2012 12:14 AM EST

By LYNDSAY CAYETANA BOUCHAL

lbouchal@njherald.com

SPARTA ? The Pope John XXIII Regional High School community was alerted Wednesday that three of its students have come down with chickenpox.

An urgent announcement was posted on the school's website Wednesday by Pope John officials informing parents and students of the virus, also referred to as Varicella, that causes itchy, blister-like lesions on the body. A fever generally tends to spike before the rash appears.

According to the announcement by Principal Gloria Shope and school President the Rev. Kieran McHugh, "chickenpox is usually not serious, however, it may cause more severe illness in some children leading to hospitalization."

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http://www.njherald.com/story/16947336/three-pope-john-students-contract-chickenpox

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Re: NJ: 2012 Chickenpox outbreaks- cases at a Monmouth Co. jail

Source: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local...166001686.html


NJ Jail Locked Down Over Chickenpox Outbreak
The two infected inmates are being treated in isolation, officials said
Monday, Aug 13, 2012 | Updated 1:47 PM EDT

A New Jersey correctional facility is on lockdown after two cases of chickenpox were reported among inmates, officials said.

The lockdown was implemented at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution Sunday to ensure the health of the inmate population and the jail staff, officials said. The two inmates with the virus are being treated medically in isolation...

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Re: NJ: 2012 Chickenpox outbreaks- cases at a Monmouth Co. jail

Source: http://freehold.patch.com/articles/c...lifted-at-jail

Chickenpox Lockdown Lifted At Jail

Lockdown was lifted at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

By Alli Mechanic
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12:43 pm

The Monmouth County Correctional Institution is no longer on lockdown, says Cynthia Scott, Public Information Officer for the Monmouth County Sheriff?s Office...

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Re: NJ: 2012 Chickenpox outbreaks- cases at Ridgewood HS

Source: http://www.northjersey.com/news/1814...pox_cases.html


Ridgewood High School notes increase in chickenpox cases
Thursday November 29, 2012, 4:58 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News


Three Ridgewood High School (RHS) freshmen were diagnosed with chickenpox this week, in addition to two more cases already diagnosed this school year, and parents are being urged to take measures as soon as possible to protect vulnerable children from the disease...

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Re: NJ: 2012 Chickenpox outbreaks- cases at Columbia HS in Maplewood

Source: http://maplewood.patch.com/articles/...at-columbia-hs

District Warns of Chickenpox at Columbia HS
Ill students cannot attend school until symptoms have passed.

By Marcia Worth
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3:39 pm

Columbia High School has seen a number of students diagnosed with varicella, or chicken pox, in recent days. The district released the following notification via email on Wednesday:

Dear Parents and/or Guardians:

Five (5) students at Columbia High School have recently been diagnosed with chickenpox, also known as varicella...