When your child is sick:

School attendance is essential. However, there are times when your child may need to stay at home. The following are guidelines that will help make this decision should it become necessary.

Sore throat; unable to swallow, with red or white spots.
Chills
Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher
Headache with other symptoms (sore throat, body ache, fever, etc.).
Earache
Rash, unexplained
Flushed face, especially cheeks
Runny nose with thick white or greenish mucous
Severe cough, persistent enough to be disruptive or that causes vomiting
Diarrhea
Vomiting: 2 episodes in 24hrs, with or without fever.
Reddened eye/s with colored discharge or crust.
Asthmatics: Have a respiratory infection, fever over 100 degrees, wheezing, or coughing that does not get better one hour after taking medication, weakness, or fatigue that makes daily activities difficult, or breathing difficulty.

Please Note: A sick child should have reduced fever and decreased symptoms for 24 hours without medication before returning to school. Please contact the school nurse for guidelines specific to Covid-19 infections and the timeline for return to school.

Please feel free to consult the nurse by phone or email if you are unsure about keeping your child home.

During the cold and flu season (October-March), if you or someone you know needs a flu shot, check with your doctor’s office to see what their clinic hours will be. Most pharmacies also administer this vaccine.

Please notify the nurse by email or phone if your child is diagnosed with any contagious illness. (Covid-19, Flu A or B, RSV, Strep Throat, etc).

Remember: The best protection from any illness is frequent hand washing, and avoiding touching your face. If you or your child are ill, stay home until you are better. Please remember to sneeze and cough into your sleeve, refrain from touching your face, and wash your hands.

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