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The following criteria should be used to determine if a child is well enough for school.
Keep your child home if he/she has any of the following symptoms:
Symptom
Explanation
Fever
Greater than 100.4 F. May return when fever-free for 24 hours (WITHOUT the use of fever-reducing medication).
Vomiting
Any unexplained episode in the past 24 hours. May return 24 hours after the last episode.
Diarrhea
Three or more unexplained episodes of watery or loose stools in 24 hours OR sudden onset of loose stools. May return 24 hours after the last episode.
Rash
Any new rash accompanied by a fever. May return after the rash goes away or clearance is given by a health care provider.
Skin Lesions (Sores)
Drainage from a sore that cannot be contained within a bandage OR sores are increasing in size OR new sores are developing day-to-day.
Cough
Serious, sustained coughing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
Other
Symptoms that prevent the student from active participation in usual school activities OR student requires more care than school staff can safely provide.
Eye Health
Pink/Red eyes with exudate or discharge. May return after 24 hours of treatment and/or no further discharge.
Flu Symptoms
Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever* or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (tiredness)
- some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
