WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME WITH ILLNESS DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON
Persistent fever greater than 100.0° orally, including a fever that requires control with medication, like Tylenol
Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Significant cough that makes a child feel uncomfortable or disrupts the class
Sore throat that is severe, accompanied by fever and/or feeling ill
Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth or rash on other body parts that might be impetigo; OR a rash in various stages including boils, sores and bumps that may be chicken pox; OR a significant rash accompanied by other symptoms of illness such as fever
Red, runny eyes that distract the child from learning
Severe ear pain or drainage from the ear
Severe headache, especially if accompanied by fever
Any condition that you think may be serious or contagious to others.