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Health News and Information Holy Rosary School is fortunate to have a full-time school nurse this year. The nurse's office is located on the first floor of the school, directly opposite the main office. Our school nurse, Mrs. Leiter, can be contacted by phone at (978)632-5372 or by e-mail at hrosaryschool@netzero.com.
Question: How long should I keep my child home when he or she is sick? If your child has been unable to sleep due to discomfort, flu symptoms, cold symptoms, or fever, they should rest at home. If your child has a fever, rash, or pain of unknown origin, they should also rest at home. If symptoms continue they should be evaluated by a physician. The school nurse is required to dismiss any child who may expose others to infection. There are set guidelines as to how long your child must stay at home if he or she has a particular ailment. They are as follows:
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Illness 0r Problem |
How Long to Stay Home |
| Chicken Pox | 5 days after onset of rash, or when all lesions are dry |
| Diarrhea | When contains blood or mucus, or if uncontrollable, causing incontinence |
| Head Lice | For 24 hours after treatment begun |
| Hepatitis A | 1 week after onset of illness, or as directed by the Department of Health |
| Impetigo | 24 hours after treatment is begun |
| Measles | 4 days after rash appears |
| Mouth Sores | If saliva or exudate is excessive |
| Mumps | 9 days after onset of swollen glands |
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Pertussis |
5 days after antibiotics begun |
| Pinworm | 24 hours after treatment begun |
| Contagious Pinkeye | 24 hours after treatment |
| Rash | Until diagnosed as non-contagious |
| Ringworm | Until treatment has begun |
| Rubella | 7 days after rash appears |
| Scabies | Until treatment has been completed |
| Strep Throat | 24 hours after treatment begun, and 24 hour with no fever |
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For links to information on specific health issues concerning children, please visit our Health Topics Page or select a topic from the list below.
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