When children, students, faculty, or staff have certain symptoms or diagnoses, they should be temporarily excluded from school or facility activities.
If a child is presenting any of these symptoms, a healthcare provider should likely be consulted as soon as possible.
Symptoms and/or Signs of Severe Illness
- Difficulty breathing
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Mouth sores with drooling
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Vomiting
Possible exclusion:
- Head Lice
- Herpes gladiatorum
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Irritability/persistent crying (if a sign of severe illness)
- Pink eye
- Rashes
- Ringworm
Learn details about these exclusions, download and print these informational guidelines when needed: