What is it?
A common viral illness that usually affects young children and causes sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
Fever
Sore throat
Painful mouth sores
Rash or blisters on hands, feet, or buttocks
Decreased appetite
Rest
Fluids
Pain/fever reducers as directed by your healthcare provider
Soft foods if mouth sores are painful
Children should stay home if they:
Have a fever
Are drooling excessively due to mouth sores
Feel too uncomfortable to participate in school activities
Children may return when:
Fever-free for 24 hours without medication
Feeling well enough to participate
Able to manage oral secretions and hydration
Disclaimer:
Rashes can appear differently from child to child and may be caused by a variety of illnesses, allergies, irritants, or skin conditions. If your child develops a new, worsening, or unexplained rash that you are unfamiliar with, please contact your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider for evaluation and guidance before sending your child to school.
What is it?
A mild viral illness also known as “slapped cheek disease.”
Bright red rash on cheeks
Lacy rash on body or arms
Mild fever
Runny nose
Fatigue
Rest
Fluids
Symptom management at home
Children should stay home if they:
Have a fever
Do not feel well enough for school
Once the rash appears, children are usually no longer contagious and may return if fever-free and feeling well.
Disclaimer:
Rashes can appear differently from child to child and may be caused by a variety of illnesses, allergies, irritants, or skin conditions. If your child develops a new, worsening, or unexplained rash that you are unfamiliar with, please contact your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider for evaluation and guidance before sending your child to school.
What is it?
A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
Fever
Chills
Cough
Sore throat
Body aches
Fatigue
Vomiting or diarrhea (sometimes)
Rest
Fluids
Fever reducers
Antiviral medication if prescribed
Children should stay home if they:
Have a fever
Are vomiting or have diarrhea
Have significant fatigue or respiratory symptoms
Children may return when:
Fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication
Symptoms are improving
Able to participate comfortably in school activities
What is it?
A bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus.
Sudden sore throat
Fever
Swollen glands
Headache
Stomachache
White patches in throat
Antibiotics prescribed by a healthcare provider
Rest
Fluids
Pain/fever reducers
Children should stay home if they:
Have a fever
Have not yet started antibiotics
Feel too ill for school participation
Children may return:
After at least 24 hours on antibiotics
Fever-free for 24 hours
Feeling well enough to participate
What is it?
A contagious bacterial skin infection.
Red sores or blisters
Honey-colored crusting
Itching
Skin irritation
Prescription antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotics
Keep affected areas clean and covered
Areas cannot be covered
Treatment has not yet started
24 hours after starting treatment
If sores can be covered and drainage is controlled
Disclaimer:
Rashes can appear differently from child to child and may be caused by a variety of illnesses, allergies, irritants, or skin conditions. If your child develops a new, worsening, or unexplained rash that you are unfamiliar with, please contact your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider for evaluation and guidance before sending your child to school.
What is it?
A common viral skin condition causing small, raised bumps.
Small flesh-colored or pink bumps
Sometimes itchy
Usually painless
Often resolves on its own over time
Your healthcare provider may recommend treatment if needed
Children generally do NOT need to stay home for molluscum contagiosum.
Children may attend school as long as:
Bumps are covered when possible
Child feels well enough to participate
Disclaimer:
Rashes can appear differently from child to child and may be caused by a variety of illnesses, allergies, irritants, or skin conditions. If your child develops a new, worsening, or unexplained rash that you are unfamiliar with, please contact your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider for evaluation and guidance before sending your child to school.
What is it?
Conjunctivitis, commonly called “pink eye,” is an inflammation or infection of the lining of the eye. It may be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or irritation.
Red or pink eye(s)
Itching or burning
Watery eyes
Thick yellow or green drainage
Crusting around the eyes, especially upon waking
Sensitivity to light
Warm compresses
Good hand hygiene
Prescription eye drops or ointment if recommended by a healthcare provider
Avoid touching or rubbing the eyes
Children should stay home if they:
Have thick eye drainage that cannot be controlled
Have difficulty participating comfortably in school activities
Have a fever or other illness symptoms
Children may return when:
Symptoms are improving
Eye drainage is controlled
They are able to participate comfortably in school activities
A healthcare provider note may be requested if symptoms persist or worsen.