Originally Posted by Unregistered:
One of my daycare kids hasn't been feeling the greatest the past 2 days. Just a little cough and runny nose, no big deal! After nap time today she woke up and she had almost no voice and sounded horrible. I called mom and she came and picked her up right away to go to the doctor. She just texted me a few hours ago and said: it's an infection, no meds can be given to her. She will just have to ride it out. I asked her what kind of infection? Her response was an infection and the other kids will be fine, it won't spread to them. I have a huge feeling she isn't telling me what's really going on. Has anyone heard of an infection that makes your voice extremely hoarse? The only thing I know of is croup and laryngitis. Both are viruses.
I'd recommend following your illness policy. It doesn't matter if a virus or bacteria is causing it, if they meet exclusion, send them home.
If you require a doctors note, then follow through with it.