How sick is too sick?

Children get sick, and as parents and guardians, we want them not to miss school more than is necessary. There are times when you should keep your child away from school. If your child is sick, you should know that keeping them home improves the time required for getting well. You also reduce the possibility of spreading illnesses. Here are five signs or symptoms for keeping your child at home:

1. Fever: If your child has a fever of 100 or above, then he/she should remain at home until fever free for 24 hours without the aid of Tylenol or Ibuprofen. 
2. Vomiting/Diarrhea: Your child should not attend school if they have had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours. 
3. Undiagnosed Rash: Your child should not attend school until the rash has been diagnosed by a physician and treated if necessary.
4. Pink Eye: Pink eye is contagious. Your child must be treated before returning to school.
5. Common Sense: There are times when your child just looks and feels like he/she is too sick to learn in school.