October, 2009

Influenza Toolkit

Students should have received the Stay At Home Influenza Toolkit (PDF). This booklet contains prevention techniques, caregiving suggestions, staying healthy techniques, etc.

What should you do if your child gets sick?

The Portage County Health Department recommends that your child stays home until they are well again.  Seek immediate medical treatment if the symptoms become very severe.  Most people have a fever with the flu.  The fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol, before returning to normal activities.