Flu Symptom Checklist for Families and School Staff
| Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 |
FLU SYMPTOM CHECKLIST FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOL STAFF
1- Does your child have a fever of 100 degrees or higher?
2- In addition to a fever, does your child have a sore throat and/or cough?
*If you do not have a thermometer, you can look for these signs of fever:
~Your child’s face may be red. Skin may be hot to touch or moist.
~Your child may be fussy and have a headache.
If you answer “yes” to both of the above questions, your child may have the flu.
Keep your child home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have fever or do not feel feverish, WITHOUT using fever-reducing medications.
Should I take my child to see a health care provider?
Use the same judgment you would use during a normal flu season.
If you would not usually see a health care provider for the symptoms your child has now, you do not need to see a health care provider. Call your health care provider if your child is ill enough that you would normally see a healthcare provider. Be alert for signs that your child has trouble breathing and is not drinking enough fluids.
For more information and on-going updates: TPCHD 253-798-6500 or www.tpchd.org
Thank you,
Diane Gonzalez, RN, BSN
Orting School District
360-893-3565 x 232
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