When to Keep My Child Home From School

Please keep children home from school if they have any of the following:

1 - Fever of 100 degrees or higher
2 - Vomiting
3 - Diarrhea
4 - Diagnosed with contagious disease
5 - Has severe cold symptoms such as frequent coughing, sneezing  and runny nose. 
6 - Is unusually tired, and will not be able to participate in school activities.

A child must be fever free without medication for 24 hours and feeling better before returning to school.

Megan Smith BSN, RN

Megan joined the Uintah School District Nursing team in 2021. She brings with her 25 years of nursing experience including home health care,...