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Are you feeling a bit queasy, but not sure if its enough to stay at home?

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    Take your temperature. If you have a fever, stay home until it has passed, then continue to stay home for a day or so, or until you feel well again.
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    Close your eyes, and feel your body. Do you feel sore and swollen?
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    Check your mind. Can you think as fast as you are used to and draw conclusions? Try to solve a simple equation and see how you do. If you can't think properly it's better to stay home and rest.
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    Are you in pain? If you are in such pain you have a hard time thinking of something else, stay home. Also, if you have a sore throat and can't speak, it's better to stay at home and rest.
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    Diarrhea = stay home.
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    If you feel all fuzzy and tired, stay home. It's not worth going because you can't pay attention properly and anything you do hear will slip your mind very shortly.
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    If you're so tired you can barely hold your head up, stay home. If you're going to have your head on the desk and be moaning and groaning underneath a sweatshirt all day long, most teachers would rather not have you in their classroom. You might even be sent home because it's a clear sign you aren't well enough for class.
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Tips

  • If you think you might have something more serious or contagious (H1N1, stomach flu, strep throat, pink eye, impetigo etc.) it's a good idea to see a doctor and take their advice for treatment and how long to stay home.
  • Stay at home for one day after illness, even if you feel better, so that your body has a chance to heal properly. If you don't the risk is high you'll just stay home ill the next day again.
  • Upon return, make sure you check with your teachers about what you missed and if you have limited time to get the work in. Also, see if someone will go over missed lessons with you.
  • After a contagious illness, you might need a doctor's note to go back to school.
  • Always remember to call your school to tell them you are home ill.
  • If you have a fever or diarrhea; stay home. If you don't have that, but more than one of the other symptoms stay home.

Warnings

  • If you don't feel an improvement in a couple of days, see a doctor.
  • If you stay home too much you might get in trouble.

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Categories: Childhood Health | Health Care and Medical Information

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