Advice on Flu Prevention
- Wash your hands often
- Don’t share personal items
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Disinfect surfaces
- Stay healthy
When to stay at home
Your child should stay home from school at the first signs of a flu infection. These signs and symptoms include:
- fever over 100˚F (38˚C)
- muscle aches
- fatigue
- loss of appetite
- chills
- vomiting
- headache
- stuffy nose
Pupils should stay home until at least 24 hours have passed since they’ve had a fever or signs of a fever (chills or sweating) without using medication.