Huron Primary School

Nurse's News



When Should You Keep Your Child Home From School!

Chicken Pox
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Children with uncomplicated chicken pox may return on the sixth day after the onset of the rash or when the spots are all dried and crusted, whichever is longer.

Cold, with mild symptoms such as stuffy nose with clear drainage, sneezing, mild cough
Should you keep your child home from school?
No. Your child may attend school if he or she is able to participate in school activities.

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students may return 24 hours after treatment is started.

Cough
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Keep your child home if the cough is persistent and productive coupled with thick or constant nasal drainage.

Diarrhea
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students should be kept home for 24 hours after the last episode of diarrhea without the use of any medicine.

Fever
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students should stay home if their temperature is 100 degrees or more. Keep students home until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-controlling medicine.

Fifth Disease
Should you keep your child home from school?
No. By the time the rash appears, children are no longer contagious and do not need to stay home.

Head Lice
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students may return after their hair has been treated and they are nit free. You need a certificate from the Ashtabula Department of Health stating that your child is okay to return.

Impetigo
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students may return to school 24 hours after treatment starts.

Mumps
Yes. Students with mumps should stay home from school for a total of five days after the symptoms begin.

Poison Ivy
Should you keep your child home from school?
No. Poison ivy is not contagious, so students do not need to stay home.

Ringworm
Should you keep your child home from school?
No. Students may come to school as long as the area is being treated. Proof of treatment must be brought to school.

Strep Throat
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students may return to school 24 hours after treatment has started and when fever is no longer present.

Vomiting
Should you keep your child home from school?
Yes. Students should be kept home for 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting .

For the protection of the other students and employees, your child will be sent home if any of these symptoms, conditions, or illnesses are found or suspected during the school day. Please make sure your child’s school has current phone numbers for you.