Do you have a child who’s unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?
Schools across Northern Ireland are back from this week and that means so are the bugs.
With this is in mind, the Public Health Agency has published helpful advice for parents and guardians on when children should stay off school and nursery, and when they can return.
Symptoms and severity of illness will vary from person to person. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
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Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so.
Do I need to keep my child off school?
At least 5 days from onset of rash and until all spots have crusted over
No need to stay off but school or nursery should be informed
48 hours from last episode
No need to stay off but school or nursery should be informed
No need to stay off if well enough but school or nursery should be informed
Until lesions are crusted and healed or 48 hours after commencing antibiotics
4 days from onset of rash
5 days from onset of rash
5 days from onset of swelling
Until after first treatment
24 hours after commencing antibiotics
No need to stay off but school or nursery should be informed
48 hours after commencing antibiotics
- Respiratory illness (eg cold/flu)
Can return when no longer have a temperature and well enough
No need to stay off but school or nursery should be informed
No need to stay off but school or nursery should be informed
Can return when no longer have a temperature and well enough, school or nursery should be informed
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