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The single most effective thing you can do to prevent
the spread of disease is to wash your hands
thoroughly and often!
Frequently the question is asked when to stay home from school because of an illness. Please follow the guidelines listed below regarding illnesses: 
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Students and staff can return to school 24 hours after their fever is gone without fever‐reducing medication, such as Tylenol or Advil. Students and staff should also be well enough to participate in school before returning. A fever as defined by the Minnesota Department of Health is at least 100.0 degrees If your student has vomited during the night or in the morning, keep her/him home that day. Keep home for 24 hours AFTER last vomiting episode. Your student should remain at home for 24 hours AFTER the last episode of diarrhea. Any rash, of which you do not know the cause, should be checked by your student’s physician BEFORE sending to school. Refer to the “Infectious Disease” link at the Health Services site for information concerning symptoms, incubation periods and school guidelines for other infectious and non‐infectious diseases. Please inform the School Nurse if your student develops a communicable disease. We will follow up according to our procedures. Medication Snap Shot (refer to “Medication” link for complete details): 
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Students requiring the administration of prescription medication at school shall provide the school with written authorization from their parent or guardian using Procedure 506.2.2.1P If medication is to be given for more than two weeks or is a narcotic pain medication, a written order from a physician or dentist must be provided to the school using Procedure 506.2.2.1P or other appropriate documentation. Prescription medication shall be brought to the school nurse, preferably by the parent or guardian, in a container appropriately labeled by a pharmacist. Refer to “Medication” link or ask your school nurse for detailed information concerning non‐
prescription medications, the EpiPen and Insulin. Please contact your school nurse for any questions or concerns related to your student’s health needs.