Use these guidelines, sample notification letters, and information to prevent and respond to chickenpox outbreaks at your school or daycare:
Varicella Guidelines for Schools and Daycares
- Updated Guidelines for Chickenpox Outbreak Prevention and Control for Schools and Childcare Settings (pdf)
- Guidelines for Health Care Personnel in Evaluating Chickenpox-like Rash in Recipients of Varicella Vaccine in Day Care and School Settings (pdf)
Sample Chickenpox Notification Letters for Parents and Staff
- Sample Exposure Letter for Parents of Unvaccinated Students and Staff (pdf)
- Sample Exposure Letter for Parents of Immunocompromised Students and Staff (pdf)
- Sample Outbreak Letter (pdf)
Varicella Resources