When Should my Child Stay Home from School

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.