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Should You Send Your Child to School?
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Have you ever wondered if your child is sick enough to stay home or if he/she should go to school? Take a look at the guidelines below to help you with your decision:
Send Your Child to School If:
- The child has a temperature of less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- The child has not vomited for 24 hours
- There is a slight, but not persistent cough
- There is a slight cold
- There is no diarrhea for 24 hours
- Conjunctivitis or pink eye has been treated for 24 hours
- A skin rash has been treated for 24 hours
- There is no active case of lice or nits
- There is a slight headache that has not been caused by an injury or fever
- There is a slight sore throat of 1-2 days that is not worsening
- Ringworm has been treated for 24 hours
Keep the child home and call your doctor if:
- The child has a temperature of 100.0 F or more without the use of Tylenol or Motrin
- The child has vomited within a 24-hour period
- There is a persistent cough
- There is a bad cold or virus with symptoms of nasal discharge or persistent cough
- There is a virus with vomiting, stomach cramping, or diarrhea, etc.
- Eyes are red, irritated, itching, or painful
- There is a skin rash that is itching, spreading, or worsening
- There is head lice or nits
- A severe headache that is caused by an injury or fever
- There is a bad sore throat for 3 days or longer or there is a sore throat and a rash
Medication Administration at School
NOTE: If your child visits the doctor and needs to take medications at school, call the school for policy information and to obtain the necessary medication forms.