STREP THROAT definition
STREP THROAT. This can present in several ways in children: a sore throat that is clearly red, swollen, exudate present or not and with or without a fever. Other presenting symptoms can range from a headache, complaint of nausea/vomiting, or the presence of a rash on the torso. If your child is sent home with these symptoms, your physician might want to test her for strep. Most physicians recommend 24-48 hours on antibiotics before returning to school. Follow your physician’s recommendations. Please inform the school nurse if the diagnosis is strep throat, for tracking purposes. • INFLUENZA/SYMPTOMS OF CHEST CONGESTION: Flu symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, body aches, nasal congestion, sore throat and cough. Symptoms can appear 1-3 days after exposure. Flu can be a serious illness with severe complications such as pneumonia. If your child is sent home with these symptoms, please contact your child’s physician and follow their recommendations. Again, students need to be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please inform the school nurse if your child is diagnosed with the Flu or Pneumonia, for tracking purposes. • LICE: Please do not send your daughter to school if you suspect she may have lice. Call your physician and seek treatment. Students will be sent home if lice is suspected and may return only after receiving the appropriate treatment. Maryvale follows a nit free policy.