Our community is experiencing increased levels of illness, including flu-like symptoms and norovirus (“stomach flu”). Steps you can take to prevent the spread of illness include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer is not a substitute for handwashing as hand sanitizer is not effective against norovirus.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or cover your nose and mouth with a tissue. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Avoid sharing drinks, water bottles, or silverware with others.
- Obtain a seasonal flu vaccine (effective for the flu, not for norovirus)
Your student should remain home if they have any of the following symptoms:
- A temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Unusual or unexplained rash
- Shortness of breath, persistent cough
- Ongoing symptoms of discomfort or immobility from an injury
- A concerning health condition that may require further medical evaluation.
Students may return to school when:
- Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea-free for 24 hours
- Other conditions (rash, injury or health concern) subside or with a provider’s note
