• I f a student has had any rash that may be disease-
related or the cause is unknown, check with the
family physician before sending the student to
school.
• I f a student is ill, please call the school daily to
report illness.
Remember that a child who is ill with an infectious disease
can spread the disease when in contact with others in the
family and community.
Frequent handwashing is one of the best ways to limit
spread of disease. Set a good example by washing your
hands often and helping your child develop good hand-
washing habits.
If you have questions about these guidelines or your child’s
illness, please call your school nurse or family physician.
Hearing screening
Children are screened in elementary school for potential
hearing problems and parents are contacted if it appears
there are hearing difficulties. Young children are very
prone to ear infections and often require prompt medical
attention.
Health teams
School personnel work together with the family for the
general well being of all school age children. Conferences
are held to evaluate student health problems and assist
in adjusting the student’s school program.
Common concerns about school-aged child health chart
(on pages 15 and 16) references:
• Infectious Diseases in Child Care Settings and
Schools, http://www.hennepin.us/daycaremanual
• 2
015 Red Book Report of the Committee on
Infectious Diseases, American Academy of
Pediatrics 28th Edition
• C
ontrol of Communicable Diseases Manual,
David L. Heymann, M.D., Editor, 19th Edition
Allergies and asthma
Frequently, children have various allergies and/or asthma.
It is important to make the school Health Service aware of
medical conditions.
Is my child well enough to go to school?
Parents are frequently concerned about when students
should stay home from school because of illness. You
can expect your child to be ill five to seven days during a
school year. It is important to have a child care plan for
the days your child is ill and must stay home from school.
Here is some information that can help you decide if your
child should stay home:
• If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or
more, the student should stay home for 24 hours
after the temperature returns to normal.
• If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the
student should stay home until 24 hours after
the last episode.
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