These guidelines help to prevent the spread of illness to other students and staff. Children benefit greatly from the rest and fluids provided at home. F. A student should be without a fever for 24 hours before sending back to school. Children are no longer considered contagious after 24 hours of antibiotics and depending on how your child feels may return to school. If your child has an unusual rash or it is associated with a fever, keep your child home until you have discussed the rash with your Health Care Provider.
Sick children belong at home.
Well children belong in school. Research has shown an association between the development of Reye's Syndrome and the use of aspirin for treating the symptoms of these illnesses. A common childhood disease caused by the varicella-zoster viris. Children are considered contagious 48-72 hours prior to the rash starting. Your child may feel muscle ache, headache, fatigue or chills the first day or two.