a list of when a child should stay home or if they are ok to return to school
Red light... stay home
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I have a fever over 100 °F |
I have vomited in the last 12 hours | My eyes are stuck shut, bright red, oozing yellow or green. Contact your doctor. |
I am having diarrhea |
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I have a continuous cough or cough with fever, loss of energy, lack of appetite, vomiting after cough |
I have an achy throat and swollen glands, fever, headache, less energy than usual. Contact your doctor |
I have a stomach ache associated with vomiting, diarrhea, fever, no interest in play. | I have a rash with another symptom ie. fever, itching, vomiting, low energy |
Green Light... I am ready to go back to school when...
| My temperature is below 100°F for 12 hours without any fever reducing medication |
I have not vomited in the last 12 hours and I have energy |
The white part of my eyes are only slightly pink and I have no drainage or have been on antibiotic for 24 hours |
I have not had diarrhea for the last 12 hours and have energy |
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I only have sporadic cough and no other symptoms of illness. |
I have been on antibiotic for 24 hours or symptoms improve and I have my normal energy level back |
I am back to my normal activity level and I don’t have stomach ache symptoms |
I have a note from my doctor if I have a contagious disease. I have a skin rash with no other symptoms |