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would you send child to school with temp of 37.9?

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wobblymum1 · 26/02/2023 20:48

My dd6 has missed a lot of school lately due to bug after bug so her attendance isn’t great ☹️We’ve had strep A, a uti, norovirus, some bad coughs from November - now so she’s missed a fair bit.
she’s now down with latest cold and cough - I’m not worried about her, she’s sneezing, feeling a bit shivery and wanting cuddled up, but eating fine and doesn’t need a Gp trip.
but, she’s hovering around 37.8-9 on thermometer. would you send her to school with this? If she hadn’t missed a lot I’d let her stay home and have a couple of days rest but given her attendance is low of late I’m nervous to keep her home if that’s me over-reacting.
i have health anxiety and struggle to know when to keep home and when to send in so thank you in advance 🌻

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lemonmama · 26/02/2023 22:05

I wouldn't worry too much about her attendance right now. Just see how she is in the morning. There's not much you can do. Maybe send her in mid morning once you know she's feeling ok for sure?

Mummyof287 · 26/02/2023 22:06

WithOneLook · 26/02/2023 20:50

The bit that would make me keep her home is the 'feeling shivery and wanting to be cuddled up'. She's feeling rough so I'd keep her home regardless of what the thermometer says.

This!

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wobblymum1 · 26/02/2023 22:07

Thank you All xx

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Rainbowincoming · 26/02/2023 22:14

Don’t even consider attendance level / policies. Base your decision on how your child is and if you think they are well enough to go or not . Attendance rules just reward good luck for not getting unwell or mean that children are sent in when not well enough.

I hope your dd feels better soon 🤞

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wobblymum1 · 26/02/2023 22:25

Huge thanks, she’s only just going to sleep now and is still a bit hot (only a bit) but it is late and the idea of waking her early for school in order to increase her attendance doesn’t feel right ☹️

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GrowingPains3 · 27/02/2023 09:04

WithOneLook · 26/02/2023 20:50

The bit that would make me keep her home is the 'feeling shivery and wanting to be cuddled up'. She's feeling rough so I'd keep her home regardless of what the thermometer says.

Yes, this. When I read the title I thought "of course I would send them to school with that temperature" but after reading this then no, I would keep them home..

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