We are starting to see some cases of influenza-like illness in the schools. Influenza can be very serious for some people, so please stay home if you are sick. A good rule of thumb is to stay home until your temperature has been normal for at least 24 hours without taking any fever reducing medicine (Tylenol or ibuprofen are common ones).
Common flu symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, headache, extreme tiredness, and body aches. Symptoms may begin suddenly and may be severe enough to make you unable to carry on your regular daily activities.
Here is a link to a guideline for students and parents to help them decide if a student may have influenza and should stay home:
