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Oral Temperature
One degree higher than normal (99.6F), child can return after 24 hours with no fever without acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Headache
Persistent or severe enough to limit activity. If prolonged and persistent, medical evaluation is recommended.
For persistent headaches unrelieved by over-the-counter or prescription medication, or that are activity limiting, child should be home and may require medical follow-up.
Vomiting
Child should be kept home until he/she has been 24 hours without vomiting and is tolerating solids and fluids.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is usually very contagious. A child should be kept home until two consecutive normal bowel movements.
Colds and Coughs
These are the most frequent problems and are contagious. A child should be kept home if a steady cough is present and/or heavy or colored nasal congestion.
Sore Throats
If severe difficulty swallowing or gagging with swallowing. Seek medical evaluation if sore throat persists.
Not all sore throats are strep. If streptococcal infection is suspected, then a medical evaluation and throat culture to determine proper treatment is needed. Because strep infections are so contagious, it is required that the child stay home for 24 hours after antibiotic treatment is started.
Pain
If you child is having activity limiting pain, they need to stay home.
Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis
Must be kept home for 24 hours from start of treatment.
If your child should develop any of the above signs and symptoms during school time, the parent/guardian may be contacted to pick them up.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your district school nurse.
Cathy Cero Jaeger: 262-238-7932
Nancy Slawson: 262-238-5964
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