Your child walks in and says "I don't feel good." So what do you do? With new laws now a day, schools have a strict policy regarding being absent. So here are some ways to determine if your child should or should not go to school. As long as there is no fever, your child is probably okay to go. You can treat the symptoms and if needed, put medicine in a baggie and send it with them. If there is a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, keep them home. Give them plenty of fluids your child needs to be fever free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. For mild cough/runny nose, it's okay to go to school.
Give them medicine before they leave home in the morning. Make sure they eat a bite first as some cold medicines may cause stomach cramps or pain. For diarrhea or vomiting, keep your child home. Watch for signs of dehydration. Try to keep fluids in them consistently. Sore Throats are tricky. If it is a simple scratchy throat with no fever, it will probably be okay to send them to school. Look out for other symptoms such as a headache and upset stomach. This could be a sign of strep throat. Earaches should be taken care of as soon as possible by taking them to a Doctor. Pink Eye(Conjunctivitis) is a highly contagious infection in the eye that leaves the whites of your eyes pink. Pink eye is usually caused by a virus. This cannot be treated with over the counter eye drops. Your child will have to have a prescription. Sometimes an antibiotic is necessary. Rashes are something we all have run into as parents. If your child has a rash, you should see a doctor because it could be one of several infectious diseases. So what are some treatments that you can use at home for the common cold? First, learn how to prevent them. Always wash your hands. This is the most accurate way of keeping down your chances of infection. If your child is sick, use disposable cups, plates, spoons and forks. Wipe surfaces such as door knobs, light switches, telephones, remotes, etc. with soap and water or a disinfectant. Wash toys, use paper towels for drying hands and wiping faces. Germs can live several hours on a cloth towel, and control stress. Cold medications can be used to treat your child's symptoms. These may include over the counter Tylenol, Motrin, throat lozenges, antihistamines, decongestants, expectorants, herbal blends, and vitamin A and D. So what causes a cold? It is caused by a number of viruses that can involve the Upper Respiratory Tract. As your body reacts against the attacking virus, you get the symptoms of a cold.
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