08/14/2026
🏫 Should You Keep Your Child Home from School?
Knowing when to keep your child home can help protect their health, prevent the spread of illness, and keep classmates and teachers healthy too.
✅ Keep your child home if they have:
🤒 A fever of 100.4°F or higher
🤮 Vomiting or diarrhea
🦠 A contagious illness such as flu, COVID-19, or strep throat (until cleared to return)
😴 Symptoms that make it difficult to participate in school, such as severe fatigue or persistent coughing
👁️ Red, draining eyes or other symptoms of a contagious infection
🩹 A rash that hasn’t been evaluated by a healthcare provider
✅ Your child may be able to attend school if they have:
✔️ Mild allergy symptoms
✔️ A runny nose without fever and otherwise feel well
✔️ A mild cough without fever or other concerning symptoms
✔️ Minor, improving cold symptoms and they are able to participate in class
Every illness is different, and return-to-school recommendations depend on your child’s diagnosis, symptoms, and overall condition.
If your child is evaluated by our provider, please follow the return-to-school instructions you are given. These recommendations are based on current medical guidelines and are designed to protect your child, their classmates, teachers, and our community.
If you’re unsure whether your child should stay home or needs to be seen, we’re here to help.
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