{"product_id":"should-i-keep-my-child-home-from-school-or-childcare-he7040","title":"Should I keep my child home from school or childcare? - HE7040","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoing to school and childcare supports your child’s learning, confidence and wellbeing. But when they’re not feeling well or their usual self, it can be hard to tell if they should attend. Use this guide to help you make the right decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould my child stay home today?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsually ok to attend:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Mild cough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Running nose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Mild headache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ No fever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Eating and drinking normally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf mild symptoms become worse or more frequent, keep your child at home and seek health advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKeep them home if they have:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× A fever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× Vomiting or diarrhoea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× A sore throat that requires pain relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× Wheezing, coughing a lot or difficulty breathing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× School sores (impetigo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× Untreated scabies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× Tested positive for COVID-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e× Been asked to stay home by a healthcare provider or your local public health service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeking health advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrust your instinct, if you are worried about your child’s health contact your doctor or usual healthcare provider. You can also call \u003cstrong\u003eHealthline\u003c\/strong\u003e for free anytime on \u003ca href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an emergency, call \u003cstrong\u003e111\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information scan the QR code or visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehealthnz.govt.nz\u003c\/a\u003e and search \u003cstrong\u003eschool guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49221806096612,"sku":"HE7040","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE7040.png?v=1782343327","url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/should-i-keep-my-child-home-from-school-or-childcare-he7040","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}