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The Fall Season is here and with it comes Upper Respiratory Infections!
Through talking with providers in the area we are seeing an uptick in Pneumonia, Strep, Covid and general “viral illness”.
A child should stay home from school when they are too sick to learn or participate in routine activities. Some reasons to keep a child home include:
· Fever
A fever of 100.3°F (38°C) or higher. The child should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
· Vomiting and Diarrhea
Vomiting has occurred 2 or more times in 24 hours. The child should be able to hold down liquids and food before returning to school.
· Contagious disease
The child has a contagious disease like chickenpox, the flu, COVID-19, pinkeye, strep throat, a cold, measles, or whooping cough.
· Eye infection
The child has red eyes, eye discharge that is not clear, or their eyes can't be easily opened.
· Cough
The child has a moderate to severe frequent cough, or is experiencing coughing fits.
· Sore throat
The child has a severe sore throat, has been exposed to strep, or has swollen lymph nodes. Pain with swallowing or pus on tonsils are also good indicators to stay home.
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