Welcome to the Nurse's Corner!  It is my goal to help the children have a safe and healthy school year!  Please check here for tips on how to help your child.

• Centers for Disease Control

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

**Important Information for Parents: When to Return to School After Illness**

At Moreland Road Elementary, we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of all students. To help reduce the spread of illness and protect the well-being of our school community, please follow these guidelines when deciding whether your child is ready to return to school after being sick. ---

**When should your child stay home?**

- **Fever:** Keep your child home if they have a fever of 100°F (37.8°C) or higher. They should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication before returning to school.

- **Vomiting or Diarrhea:** Keep your child home for at least 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.

- **Contagious Illnesses:** If your child has a contagious illness such as strep throat, chickenpox, or the flu, they should stay home until cleared by a doctor or until the infection is no longer contagious (check with your healthcare provider for specific guidance).

- **Coughing or Respiratory Issues:** If your child has a persistent cough or significant respiratory issues, they should stay home until these symptoms improve.

**When can your child return to school?**

- **After 24 hours fever-free (without fever-reducing medication).

- **After being symptom-free for 24 hours (such as no vomiting or diarrhea).

- **When a doctor clears your child to return, especially for conditions like strep throat, pink eye, or other contagious infections.

**Other Important Notes:**

- **Keep your child hydrated and well-rested before returning to school to ensure they are fully recovered.

- **Call the school nurse if you are unsure whether your child is ready to return, or if you have questions about specific illnesses.

- **Notify the school if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness to help protect other students and staff.

--- **We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a healthy school environment!

Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy

Encourage your child to eat healthy foods
Make sure your child continues to find ways to exercise...even on cold days!
Encourage early bed times
Wash your hands often - this the best prevention!
Remember to cough or sneeze...elbow please! This helps prevent the spread of germs