Allow your child to rest and fully recover before sending him/her back to school.

Increase fluid intake (juices and water).

NEVER give children aspirin, adult medications, someone else’s medication or medication left over or outdated.

If you use over the counter medications-use only those that are specific for your child’s symptoms.

Take your child to the doctor if the symptoms persist.

Layering clothing so they may remove and add as their activity level warrants.

Encourage your children to dress appropriately for the weather.

Encourage at least 60 minutes of daily exercise and daily trips out of doors.

School aged children need 8-10 hours of sleep each night.

Provide your children with a balanced diet.

Circulate fresh air through the house at least once a day.

Remind your children not to drink or eat after others, including family members.

Throw away tissues immediately after each use and immediately wash hands.

Reinforce the practice of coughing or sneezing into a sleeve or upper arm instead of hands.

Remind your children to wash their hands often.What can I do to help prevent the spread of contagious diseases in my home? When your child does not feel well enough to comfortably participate in their normal school activities. Which temporary exclusion is recommended for the health and safety of your child as well as other children.ģ. When your child is exhibiting any of the signs or symptoms listed below or has an illness for When your child has a contagious or communicable disease.Ģ.

It's Complicated by Robin Bowman