Riverside Elementary School
Nurse's Office
When to keep 'em home...
Registered Nurse
Colds: Please keep your child at home if he/she has a fever over 100 degrees or is experiencing discomfort that would interfere with his/her ability to perform in school. (i.e. coughing, lack of energy). If your child has green nasal discharge that lasts all day, or a spewing cough bringing up colored sputum, or a fever or chills consult with your physician.
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): If diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis, the child may return to school after the first dose of prescribed medication. A child with a viral infection may return when the eyes are clear.
Diarrhea/vomiting: A child with diarrhea or vomiting should remain at home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours.
Fever: A child with a fever over 100 degrees should remain at home. When they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol /Motrin, they can return to school.
Rashes: Common infectious diseases with rashes are most contagious in the early stages. A child with a suspicious rash should return to school only after a health care provider has made a diagnosis and OK'd their condition.
Strep throat: A child with strep throat may return to school 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun, providing they have energy for it.
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When to keep 'em home | Immunization Policy | Medications | Riverside School
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