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Sick Policy
Below is a quick and easy guideline provided by PPS and Multnomah County Health Department regarding our sick policy. If you have questions, please call us at 503-916-6292
Exclusion Guidelines for Schools and Child Care Settings
Does the student have any of the following?
- Diarrhea: At least 3 loose stools in 24 hours - OR - sudden onset of loose stools - OR - student unable to control bowel function when previously able
- Vomiting: At least one episode that is unexplained
- Fever: A body temperature of at least 100.5 degrees F
- New Skin Rash, Sores or Wounds: Not previously diagnosed by a health care provider
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then...
- For Diarrhea or Vomiting
Stay at Home --
Until symptoms are gone for 48 hours.
DO NOT handle any shared food until 72 hours after symptoms are gone. - For Fever
Stay at Home --
Until fever is below 100.5 for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever-reducing drugs.
(for example, Tylenol@, acetaminophen, Advil@, Motrin@, ibuprofen, aspirin) - For Skin Rash, Sores or Wounds
Stay at Home --
If rash is increasing in size, or if new sores or wounds are developing day-to-day,
·OR· If rash, sores or wounds are draining and cannot be covered with a bandage.
No contact sports until sores or wounds are healed or no longer draining.
**For a cough lasting 2 weeks or longer, call your school nurse or student's health care provider.**
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