When to Keep Your Child Home:
Fever: If your child has a fever of 100.0°F or higher, they should stay home until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication.
Cough/Runny Nose: If your child has a moderate cough or a runny nose that is bothersome to them or disruptive to the classroom, please keep them home to rest.
Sore Throat: If your child has a sore throat along with a fever, consult your doctor. If strep throat is diagnosed, your child should stay home for 48 hours after starting antibiotics before returning to school.
Covid Protocol:
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, they should stay home until fever-free for 24 hours. After that, they can return to school while wearing a mask for an additional 5 days to protect others.
Helpful Tips to Prevent Germs from Spreading:
Handwashing is Key: Remind your child to wash their hands regularly with soap and water. If soap isn’t available, hand sanitizer is a good option.
Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Teach your child to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when sneezing or coughing.
Avoid Touching Face: Encourage your child to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth to reduce the risk of spreading germs.
Keep Surfaces Clean: Regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, and devices at home and school.
Practice Healthy Habits: Ensure your child gets enough sleep, stays physically active, manages stress, drinks plenty of fluids, and eats a balanced diet to help keep their immune system strong.
Following these tips will help keep both your family and school community healthier during cold and flu season!
Stay Healthy,
Julie Creed, RN – Nurse Manager
Laurie Herrick, RN – Prospect Nurse
Kimberly McClarney, RN – High School Nurse
Brianna Zurat, RN – Seneca Intermediate Nurse