Student Health & Wellness
Flu/Cold, RSV and COVID-19 Protocols for Students
If ill with flu/cold symptoms, remain home until fever free for 48 hours and symptoms have subsided or are improving. In an abundance of caution, if a student tests positive for Covid-19 it is
suggested they follow current CDC Covid-19 Guidelines.
Too sick for school?
Deciding when a child is too sick to go to school can be a difficult decision to make. When trying to decide, use these guidelines to help make the best decision.
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Fever: Keep a child at home if they have a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
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Sore throat: Be mindful of sore throats, especially those with a fever or swollen glands in the neck. If your child has strep throat, they can return
to school after 24 hours of appropriate treatment.
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Diarrhea: Three or more loose stools in a 24-hour period.
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Vomiting: Keep a child at home if they've thrown up two or more times in a 24-hour period.
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Rash: Watch for rashes, especially those that cause a fever, itching or swelling.
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Chronic cough and/or green nose discharge:
These conditions may be contagious and require treatment. Please visit your healthcare provider.
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Ear: Any ear pain with a fever should be evaluated by a physician. Untreated ear infections can cause permanent hearing loss.
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Eye Redness: Eyes that have matted or crust on the eyelids after sleep, mucus or pus drainage, redness, and pain should be evaluated by a health care
professional for possible "pink eye" or conjunctivitis.
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Chicken Pox: Children with Chicken Pox must remain home for five days after the beginning of blisters, or until all pox are scabbed over and dry.
• Other Symptoms:
Unusually tired, pale, has a lack of appetite, is difficult to wake, confused or irritable. If symptoms persist, check with your doctor.
Julie Lawson
Principal
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
(850) 487-1216