School Health

When should student stay HOME?

Does the student have any of the following?

• Diarrhea: At least 3 loose stools in 24 hours - OR - sudden onset of loose stools - OR - student unable to control bowel function when previously able
• Vomiting: At least one episode that is unexplained
• Fever: A body temperature of at least 100.5 degrees F
• New Skin Rash, Sores or Wounds: Not previously diagnosed by a health care provider

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then...

• For Diarrhea or Vomiting
  Stay at Home --
  Until symptoms are gone for 48 hours.
  DO NOT handle any shared food until 72 hours after symptoms are gone.
• For Fever
  Stay at Home --
  Until fever is below 100.5 for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever-reducing drugs.
  (for example, Tylenol@, acetaminophen, Advil@, Motrin@, ibuprofen, aspirin)
• For Skin Rash, Sores or Wounds
  Stay at Home --
  If rash is increasing in size, or if new sores or wounds are developing day-to-day,
  ·OR· If rash, sores or wounds are draining and cannot be covered with a bandage.
  No contact sports until sores or wounds are healed or no longer draining.

**For a cough lasting 2 weeks or longer, call your school nurse or student's health care provider.**