If your child is sick it can sometimes be difficult to tell if its something that should keep them home from school. These guideliness can help you determine the correct course of action. In general, keep your child home from school if any of the following occurs:

• A fever of 100 degrees or more within the past 24 hours

• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• A rash for which you do not know the cause

• Uncontrollable cough

• Not feeling well enough to participate in school

For more information on common childhood illness, see the following documents:

• General Illness Exclusion

• Specific Disease Exclusion for School

• Influenza in Schools

• Hennepin County Infectious Disease Manual

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