Sick Child Guidelines
What to do if your child is sick
What to do if your child is sick
One of the problems most often faced by parents of school age children happens when a child complains of not feeling well on a school day. This set of guidelines from DPI may help parents decide when they can send their child to school.
dpitoosickforschoolflyer.pdfYou may send your child to school if he/she:
You may send your child to school if he/she:
● Has been taking antibiotics for infection for 24-48 hours.
● Is experiencing symptoms which are an expected part of his/her medical condition.
● Has minor bumps, bruises, scrapes, etc., that don’t require medical attention.
● Permission to attend school from his/her doctor.
*Please note: Medication can only be given at school after the appropriate medication forms have been completed. The medication must be given to the nurse, labeled and in the original container.