When to stay home from school if you have the flu?

When to stay home from school if you have the flu?

Symptoms of the flu are a fever plus one or more of these: Some people with the flu also might have diarrhea or vomiting. If you have flu-like symptoms, home is where you should be. By staying home from school (and away from crowds in general), you make it less likely that you will make other people sick.

What should you do if your child has the flu?

As flu season approaches, students, parents, and school staff should take extra care to make sure they’re getting enough sleep and exercise, avoiding stress, and eating a well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. You or your child should stay home from school at the first signs of a flu infection.

What should I do if I feel like I have the flu?

And if it turns out you do have the flu, rest at home is what you need to get better. Take these steps if you feel sick: Tell your mom or dad, so they can check you out. They might want to call your doctor to talk about whether you have the flu or some other sickness. Stay home from school and other crowded places.

When to go to school with a fever?

Students and staff should stay home until at least 24 hours have passed since they’ve had a fever or signs of a fever (chills or sweating) without using medication. If you or your child start to feel sick at school, it’s important to go home and rest as soon as possible. In the meantime, sick students and staff should be separated from others.

Can you stay home from school if you have the flu?

Making healthy choices at school and at home can help prevent the flu and spreading flu to others. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

What to do if your child is sick from the flu?

Encourage children, parents, and staff to take the following everyday preventive actions to prevent flu [2MB, 2 pages]: Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way. Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects.

When is the best time to stay home with the flu?

Staying home as soon as you notice flu symptoms is the best way to stop the flu from spreading. It’s also best for your health: Resting might help you recover faster. People who have the flu should stay home until at least 24 hours after their fever has gone away on its own (without the help of fever-reducing medicines).

And if it turns out you do have the flu, rest at home is what you need to get better. Take these steps if you feel sick: Tell your mom or dad, so they can check you out. They might want to call your doctor to talk about whether you have the flu or some other sickness. Stay home from school and other crowded places.