SC: Chickenpox cases at Wando H.S. in Mt. Pleasant

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Source: http://www.postandcourier.com/artic...e-chickenpox-incidents-reported-at-wando-high

Multiple chickenpox incidents reported at Wando High in Mount Pleasant
by Derrek Asberry
Mar 17 2016 4:57 pm Mar 17 5:50 pm

Three Wando High School students were diagnosed with chickenpox this week ? an issue that is not a major cause for concern but is unusual, health officials said.

The Charleston County School District reported the news to parents in an email.

Spokesman Dan Head said there have been no other reported cases as of Thursday afternoon...

 

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Source: http://abcnews4.com/news/local/several-students-at-wando-high-school-diagnosed-with-chicken-pox

Several students at Wando High School diagnosed with chicken pox
By Sam Tyson Tuesday, April 19th 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) ? A number of students at Wando High School have been diagnosed with chicken pox, and now the state's health department is stepping in with recommendations.

Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control say the first cases showed up March 16 and several others have been diagnosed in the last four weeks...

 

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Source: http://www.wyff4.com/news/CCSD-warns-parents-of-chicken-pox-outbreak-at-SC-high-school/39141294


CCSD warns parents of chicken pox outbreak at SC high school
Published 8:51 AM EDT Apr 21, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) ?The Charleston County School District is working to make sure a chicken pox outbreak at Wando High School is contained.

District officials say there have been five students confirmed with the virus this week, but say unvaccinated students may have been exposed...