Hi Everyone,
Now that school has begun, I thought I'd share a few recommendations on when
to keep your children home from school.
FEVER - during the course of the fever and for 24 hours after the fever has
passed.
A BAD COUGH OR COLD SYMPTOMS - if the child is not "acting his or her usual
self", has a fever, has difficulty breathing, or is not drinking enough
fluids. Keep your child home and call the doctor.
DIARRHEA AND/OR VOMITING - more than one incident of either or both, or in
combination with a stomachache. Your child should return to school after
they are symptom free for 24 hours.
SORE THROAT - if he or she is not "acting right", has difficulty swallowing,
or has other symptoms present at the same time (such as fever, stomachache,
nausea, rash, etc.)
EYE ITCHING, BURNING, REDNESS, DISCHARGE - call the doctor.
EAR PAIN OR INFECTION - call the doctor.
ANTIBIOTICS FROM THE DOCTOR FOR INFECTIONS - your child should return to
school after he or she has had 24 hours of the medication.
HEAD LICE - keep your child home until the initial treatment is completed.
