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MissAnn 04:05 AM 01-15-2014
How long do you exclude? CDC says flu can be contagious up to 5-7 days from when the illness began. DCM wanted to bring DCD back today after 4 days of flu and 99.2 temp yesterday. I asked that she keep her home another day and call her doctor to ask him when she is no longer contageous. She had a flu shot and a light case. WWYD?
CraftyMama 04:59 AM 01-15-2014
I too am wondering what exactly the proper protocol on this would be. I have 2 little girls, siblings; that were diagnosed with H1N1. After much search, I am unlucky on finding info as to what the exclusion on this should be. Advice? Info? Thanks ladies!
craftymissbeth 05:04 AM 01-15-2014
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm
I didn't read all of the way through it, but it looks like its 24 hours after symptom free and is no longer 7 days.
I didn't read all of the way through it, but it looks like its 24 hours after symptom free and is no longer 7 days.
momiofoz 05:40 AM 01-15-2014
the link is going on 5 years old but In paragraph 2 it talks about daycares having more strict guidelines and paragraph 5 it says that people can shed the flu virus for up to 10 days. Especially younger kids because they do not cover their mouths when coughing. I have a policy of staying out for ATLEAST 5 days when you have been diagnosed with the flu.
MissAnn 05:59 AM 01-15-2014
I know 99.2 isn't really considered a fever....but if it's the day after having a fever with the flu, would you call that fever free?
craftymissbeth 06:24 AM 01-15-2014
Originally Posted by momiofoz:
the link is going on 5 years old but In paragraph 2 it talks about daycares having more strict guidelines and paragraph 5 it says that people can shed the flu virus for up to 10 days. Especially younger kids because they do not cover their mouths when coughing. I have a policy of staying out for ATLEAST 5 days when you have been diagnosed with the flu.
At the top it says fever free for 24 hours for groups that are not at risk. Children under 5 are an at-risk group so it then goes on to say symptom free for 24 hours. It also basically says be as strict as you want. the link is going on 5 years old but In paragraph 2 it talks about daycares having more strict guidelines and paragraph 5 it says that people can shed the flu virus for up to 10 days. Especially younger kids because they do not cover their mouths when coughing. I have a policy of staying out for ATLEAST 5 days when you have been diagnosed with the flu.
I don't have anything in my symptom policy that specifically outlines flu exclusion, so I'm curious about what others do. Right now I don't exclude for specific illnesses, but for the symptoms instead.
craftymissbeth 06:25 AM 01-15-2014
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
I know 99.2 isn't really considered a fever....but if it's the day after having a fever with the flu, would you call that fever free?
If they've had a fever within the last 24 hours, yes, I would exclude.I know 99.2 isn't really considered a fever....but if it's the day after having a fever with the flu, would you call that fever free?
Annalee 08:55 AM 01-15-2014
Originally Posted by MissAnn:
How long do you exclude? CDC says flu can be contagious up to 5-7 days from when the illness began. DCM wanted to bring DCD back today after 4 days of flu and 99.2 temp yesterday. I asked that she keep her home another day and call her doctor to ask him when she is no longer contageous. She had a flu shot and a light case. WWYD?
I don't allow children with any temp at all and they have to stay home and be fever free for 24 hours. How long do you exclude? CDC says flu can be contagious up to 5-7 days from when the illness began. DCM wanted to bring DCD back today after 4 days of flu and 99.2 temp yesterday. I asked that she keep her home another day and call her doctor to ask him when she is no longer contageous. She had a flu shot and a light case. WWYD?
Laurel 09:27 AM 01-15-2014
I would probably ask for a doctor's note saying it is okay for child to return to daycare.
Laurel
Laurel
Blackcat31 09:30 AM 01-15-2014
Here is the parent handout we have:
http://www.hennepin.us/~/media/henne...mbo-2-4-10.pdf
It does a good job of explaining exclusion and treatment
http://www.hennepin.us/~/media/henne...mbo-2-4-10.pdf
It does a good job of explaining exclusion and treatment
Kabob 03:51 PM 01-15-2014
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Here is the parent handout we have:
http://www.hennepin.us/~/media/henne...mbo-2-4-10.pdf
It does a good job of explaining exclusion and treatment
Those are awesome handouts! Here is the parent handout we have:
http://www.hennepin.us/~/media/henne...mbo-2-4-10.pdf
It does a good job of explaining exclusion and treatment
The flu has hit here...one dcg has been out for 2 days and got put on that expensive antiviral medication for the flu.
Of course, I started with a sore throat and fever tonight....so I guess I should exclude myself?
TwinKristi 04:20 PM 01-15-2014
If no fever today or less than 100* I wouldn't exclude. It's 24hr symptom free so that's about right. But it you're sick now that changes it all!!