December 18, 2024

When to return to school following illness

Deciding when to keep your child home from school is not always easy. Your child needs to be in school, but when a student is sick, they need to be home resting to get well and prevent the spread of illness to others. Here are some helpful guidelines to help keep our school community healthy Fever-free (less than 100.0F) for at least 24 hours WITHOUT using Acetaminophen (Tylenol/Nyquil/Dayquil) or Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) products. These are fever-reducing medications. Gastrointestinal illnesses: No vomiting or diarrhea for at least 24 hours, and tolerating at least a bland diet without return of symptoms. Infographic to […]