Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
Direct from my newsletter:
“Exclude until 24 hours after fever subsides. Without fever-reducing medications.”
Clarification: If your child is sent home for fever you will be asked to keep your child home for a minimum of 48 hours. 24 hours symptom-free does not equate to 24 hours after onset of symptoms.
Example: Your child was sent home Monday afternoon with a fever of 102 and lethargy; the soonest your child will be accepted back into care will be Thursday morning so long as they have been symptom-free for 24 hours on Wednesday.
Monday = Thursday
Tuesday = Friday
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday = Monday
I know it can be frustrating keeping home a child who appears well an extra day but that is how we reduce transmission to others and limit the number of times children must be sent home sick overall. Please do not bring sick children to daycare. No child who has been given fever-reducing medications will be accepted into care. Please do not risk the health and safety of other children in care.
Thanks in advance!
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