Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of 
students and parents.

1. If my child has a fever when can they return to school?
2. What if my child has strept throat?
3. My child has a rash. what should I do?
4. My child has vomiting or/and diarrhea. What should I do?
5. I have a question about the district nutrition policy in regards to birthdays.
6. Will my child need a physical this year?
7. My child will need medication in school. What should I do?

If my child has a fever when can they return to school?

Due to the current concern regarding H1N1 Flu the East Brunswick 
Board of Education is following CDC guidelines that a child with 
a fever shall not return to school for seven days after the onset 
of fever, or even longer if they still have symptoms. If a child 
is seen by s physician and the child is medically cleared to 
return to school they may return sooner with a physician's note.

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What if my child has strept throat?

If a child is diagnosed with strept they must be on antibiotics 
for 24 hours 
before returning to school.

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My child has a rash. what should I do?

If your child has a suspicious rash it is best that they see 
their physician 
before coming to school.

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My child has vomiting or/and diarrhea. What should I do?

Please do not send a child who has vomited or has had diahhrea 
within the 
past 24 hours to school.

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I have a question about the district nutrition policy in regards to birthdays.

On page 25 of the district calendar the Child Nutrition policy is 
reviewed. 
The policy is also available on the district website(Student 
Wellness/Nutrition Policy). Foods of minimal nutritional value 
cannot be 
given out. This includes all candy, soda,ice pops and candy 
coated popcorn. 
Birthday treats cannot be homemade and must include the 
ingrediant label on 
the product. Please be aware that there are numerous students 
with food 
allergies at Chittick. Child Nutrition offers different treats 
that can be 
ordered for delivery to your child's classroom. Any questions 
about ordering 
can be answered at 732-613-6831. An alternative to birthday foods 
is to 
consider sending in stickers, pencils, small erasers or bookmarks 
in lieu of 
snacks.You are welcome to donate a book to your child's classroom 
library. 
You can discuss alternatives with your child's teacher.

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Will my child need a physical this year?

An entry physical is all that your child is required to have at 
the 
elementary level. If your child receives any updates of 
vaccinations please 
send a copy in to school so that I may update their health 
records.

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My child will need medication in school. What should I do?

Administrative policy requires the school nurse to have a written 
order from 
your child's physician and written parental permission to 
adminster 
medication at school. Please see the nurse for the medication 
consent form. 
All medication must be given to the school nurse, by an adult, in 
a pharmacy 
labeled container which includes the child's name.

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