CDC updates guidelines on when children should stay home due to illness amid school reopenings.
Schools reopen with a focus on attendance, and the CDC updates guidelines on when children should stay home due to illness. COVID-19 quarantines have made parents more cautious about sending sick children to school. The CDC advises if a child has a fever, they should stay home and return when fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication. Mild symptoms such as a runny nose, headache, or cough can be managed, and kids can attend school. However, if symptoms are severe or worsen, consult a doctor. The CDC still advises additional precautions for five days after returning to school or normal activities, including masks, social distancing, and good hygiene practices.
August 19, 2024
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