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Too Sick For School

I need to stay home if.....

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Red light... I need to stay home if...

  • I have been on antibiotics for 24 hours, or symptoms improve, and I have my normal energy level back
  • I had an unexplained vomiting episode in the last 24 hours.
  • I have had three or more episodes of watery or loose stools within 24 hours, or a sudden onset of watery or loose stools.
  • I have a continuous cough, with fever, loss of energy, lack of appetite, and vomiting after coughing.
  • I have an achy throat, swollen glands, fever, a headache, and less energy than usual.  Contact your doctor.
  • I have a stomach ache associated with vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and no interest in play.
  • I have a new rash with other symptoms, including fever, itching, vomiting, and low energy.

Green Light... I am ready to go back to school when...

  • My temperature has been below 100.4°F for 24 hours without any fever-reducing medication.
  • I have not vomited in the last 24 hours, and I have energy.
  • I have not had diarrhea for the last 24 hours and have energy.
  • I only have a sporadic cough and no other symptoms of illness.
  • I have been on antibiotics for 24 hours, or until my symptoms improve, and I have my normal energy level back.
  • I am back to my normal activity level, and I don’t have stomachache symptoms.
  • I have a note from my doctor that if I have a contagious disease or a skin rash with no other symptoms.

School District Nursing and Health Staff reserve the right to make adjustments to these requirements on a case-by-case basis when necessary to keep the school community healthy and safe.