You should never send your child to school if he/she has:
- Had a fever (100.4 or higher) in the past 24 hours
- Vomited in the past 24 hours
- Had diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- Chills
- Pink eye (must have been on antibiotic eye drops for 24 hours before returning to school)
- A bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night
Preventing Seasonal Flu- tips from the CDC:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
- Wash your hands often with soap and water when you sneeze or cough
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Flu is a contagious disease- Take time to use precautions to protect yourself and your family
Flu-like Symptoms include:
- Fever (Usually High)
- Extreme tiredness
- Muscle aches
- A dry cough
- A sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
Click here for additional information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the topic of influenza.