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 stool in 24 hours or have had a sudden onset of watery or loose stools.
• I have a continuous cough or cough with fever, loss of energy, lack of appetite, vomiting after coughing.
• I have an achy throat and swollen glands, fever, 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 another symptom, i.e. fever, itching, vomiting, low energy.

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

• My temperature is below 100.4oF 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 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 or  I have 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.