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Children who are sick should not attend school. Public health officials strongly urge anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms, such as a cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, or headache, to remain at home. Children should stay home until they improve, which means no fever, and other symptoms are clearly improving for a couple of days.

Respiratory Viruses

With respiratory viruses circulating, it’s important to know what symptoms to look for and when to seek help. Visit KidCare for more information on what symptoms to watch for, how to provide care at home, and when to visit your doctor, a clinic, or the Children’s Emergency Department.