- Tornillo Independent School District
- Health Guidelines
- Common Illnesses
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Common Illnesses
When can my child return to school?
When on antibiotics and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing medication and approval by a healthcare provider.
When all lesions have crusted over, and it has been at least 24 hours since the last new lesion appeared.
When fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing medication.
A doctor's note is required unless symptoms have resolved.
Please refer to the TISD COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols and TISD Sick Day Guidelines (English/Spanish) for students who are experiencing symptoms, have tested positive, or been in close contact with an individual who tested positive.
When diarrhea-free for 24 hours without the use of diarrhea-suppressing medication.
Fever
When fever-free (< 100.0 F) for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing medication.
When fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing medication.
When fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing medication.
When diarrhea-free and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing or anti-diarrheal medication.
After completion of five days of antibiotic therapy.
Unless directed by a physician, students with MRSA infections should not be excluded from attending school. Exclusion from school/sports activities should be reserved for these with wound drainage that cannot be completely covered and contained by a clean, dry bandage and those who cannot maintain good personal hygiene.
When diarrhea-free and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing or anti-diarrheal medication.
When on antibiotics and fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-suppressing medication.
Vomiting
When able to tolerate food and liquids without any recurrence of vomiting, typically 24 hours after the last episode.
For a full list, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/
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