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- When Should I Keep My Child Home From School?
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Exclusion Policy
When should I keep my child home from school?
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If your child is unable to participate fully in all school activities because of illness
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When your child has a contagious condition or a rash with an unknown cause
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Fever of 100 degrees or more within the last 24 hours, without fever-reducing medication
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Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours or unable to eat normally
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A diagnosis of strep throat that has not been under antibiotic treatment for 24 hours
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If your child requires fever-reducing medication or ongoing pain relief medication
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