To help keep everyone healthy, we want to share some important information about when to keep your child home from school and how to help them get better. Please read below for guidelines on what to do if your child is feeling unwell.
Symptoms
People may have different symptoms when they are sick. Do not send your child to school if they have symptoms such as:
• Fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Stomach pain or vomiting
• Sore throat with fever (contact your provider)
• Persistent cough (dry or wet)
• Diarrhea (3 or more events within 24 hours)
• Rash or open/draining sore(s)
• Excessive tiredness
• Lack of appetite
• Headache, body aches, or earache
When can my child return to school?
If your child has been sick, they can come back to school when:
• They feel well for at least 24 hours or more.
• They are fever-free for at least 24 hours without using medication
• There’s been no vomiting or diarrhea for at least 24 hours.
• For strep throat, they’ve been on antibiotics for at least 12 hours
. • For conjunctivitis, they’ve been using appropriate eye drops for at least 24 hours or cleared by a provider.
• For rashes, they have approval from a healthcare provider.
What you can do if you or your child is sick
• Stay home
. • Get plenty of rest.
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds throughout the day.
• Limit touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the bend of your arm.
• Don’t share foods, drinks, or personal items (hats, brushes, combs, lip balms, towels, beverages, cups, eating utensils, etc.).
• Please let the school know if your child has been diagnosed with certain conditions like strep throat, chickenpox, scarlet fever, mumps, pertussis, head lice, etc.
What you can do to prevent getting sick
• Stay away from people who are sick.
• Don’t share personal items or food/drinks.
• Wash hands throughout the day.
