It is Cold and Flu Season Again
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL
When your child is sick, keep him/her home from school. This not only benefits your child but other children and staff in the classroom at school.
What are important signs of illness?
Some important signs of illness are:
1. A temperature of more than 100 degrees the night before
2. Nausea or vomiting
3. Stomachache
4. Diarrhea
5. Pale or flushed face
6. Headache
7. Cough
8. Earache
9. Thick discharge from nose, particularly if green, which is often a sign of contagion or an infection
10. Sore throat
11. Rash or infection of the skin
12. Red or pink eyes
13. Loss of appetite
14. Loss of energy or decrease in activity
If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that he/she stays home. In this case, please contact your child’s bus lot and PEP site directly to let them know your child will not be attending school. Most childhood illnesses are over soon and should be no cause for worry. But, if the symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your private health care provider. It is up to you to be alert to your child’s health and to decide when it is best to send him/her to school.
