Health Reminders
Below are some reminders related to the district health services. It is very important that you call the school office to update phone numbers anytime there is a change. If your child is sick, or there is an emergency involving your child we must know how to contact you.
Health Reminders From Your School Nurse
Public health officials are advising that the flu and other common respiratory illnesses are circulating and recommending that everyone follow basic prevention guidelines, including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face with unwashed hands.
- Do not share personal items such as food, drinks or unwashed utensils.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick. Keeping a sick child at home prevents the spread of illness in the school community and allows the child an opportunity to rest and recover. Please visit our Health Reminders page for WSISD’s health guidelines.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
When to keep your child at home:
Please do not send your child to school if they are sick. Any child who is determined to be ill while at school will be sent home to prevent the spread of illnesses.
| Your child needs to stay at home when he/she has any of the following: | Your child may return to school when he/she is: |
|---|---|
| A temperature of 100° Fahrenheit (37.7° Celsius) or higher | Fever free for 24 hours without the use of any fever reducer medications such as Tylenol or Motrin |
| Vomiting (with or without a fever or diarrhea) | Free of vomiting for 24 hours without the use of medication |
| Diarrhea (with or without a fever or vomiting) | Free of diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of medication |
| Rash of unknown origin | Free of rash, or a release from a physician that rash is not contagious |
| Red, runny, itchy eyes or wakes up with eyes “glued” shut | Free of redness & drainage or release from physician not contagious |
| Earache (with or without fever) | Free of earache |
Types of Ilnesses
You, the parent, know your child best. If your child states they are feeling sick, please consider this seriously. You may need to keep your child home from school and consult a health care professional.