Department Announcements H1N1 (Swine Flu)Please click on the following link to receive more information http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/influenza/index.shtml#vdoe_guidance
H1N1 (Swine Flu)Keep abreast of the most recent information about H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus by visiting www.flu.gov The site offers information aimed at prevention and reducing the spread of the virus.
IS YOUR CHILD TOO SICK TO ATTEND SCHOOL?PWCS Regulation 758-1 : Illness or InjuryExclusion Criteria
Reasons for which a child may be sent home from school or for a parent to keep the child home from school. 1. Fever of 100 degrees F and over - exclude until student has been fever-free for at least 24 hours. 2. Conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep infections, ringworm, and impetigo are all infections that must be treated with medications for 24 hours before returning to school. Please do not send affected students back before this time so that other students are not infected unnecessarily. 3. Rash of unknown origin (especially if accompanied by fever). 4. Head injury. 5. Severe coughing or difficulty breathing. 6. Cold - a child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home. 7. Diarrhea or vomiting - exclude until child has been symptom free for at least 24 hours. 8. Stiff neck associated woth fever or recent injury. 9. Inadequate immunizations with known disease outbreak in school. 10. Refer to www.vdh.virginia.gov "Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel" for other exclusions/information. Department Contacts
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