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COVID School Decision Flow Chart

 

COVID School Decision Flow Chart

When keeping your child home from school several factors should be considered. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your health care provider, any of our building nurse staff or healthservices@onteora.k12.ny.us. Below are some important factors to think about:

 

What symptoms is my child experiencing?

    1. Is my child experiencing any COVID related symptoms?
      1. Fever or chills
      2. Cough
      3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
      4. Fatigue
      5. Muscle or body aches
      6. Headache
      7. New loss of taste or smell
      8. Sore throat
      9. Congestion or runny nose
      10. Nausea or vomiting
      11. Diarrhea

 

Are the symptoms my child is experiencing typical for my child?

 (Does my child have documented allergies, history of gastrointestinal issues, headaches etc. as part of another health issue)

If Not, do not send your child to school and contact healthservices@onteora.k12.ny.us.

You may want to seek guidance from your healthcare provider.

 

Are these symptoms new or worsening?

 If the symptoms are typical for your child based on documented medical history, have you noticed or has your child indicated that the symptoms are worse than usual (For example: Is the headache or congestion worse than it usually is?)

If Yes, do not send your child to school and contact healthservices@onteora.k12.ny.us.

You may want to seek support from your healthcare provider.

 

Are there multiple symptoms or are the symptoms new to the student’s normal baseline health?    (For example, is there congestion present with gastrointestinal issues?)

If Yes, do not send your child to school and contact healthservices@onteora.k12.ny.us.

You may want to seek guidance from your health care provider.

 

Are the symptoms lasting longer than 24 hours?

If Yes, do not send your child to school and contact healthservices@onteora.k12.ny.us.

You may want to seek support from your healthcare provider.

 

Has the child been exposed to anyone who was ill or tested positive?

If Yes, do not send your child to school and contact healthservices@onteora.k12.ny.us.

You may want to seek guidance from your healthcare provider.