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How long do you keep your child home after a temperature?

7 replies

MotherOfDragon20 · 13/12/2021 12:39

Of course I know children should be kept home from nursery or school while they have a temperature and for some time after to ensure they are definitely on the mend. I was under the impression the standard amount of time they should be without a temperature before returning is 24 hours, however our nursery is enforcing 48 hours which I thought was a bit excessive? Just wanted to see what other nurseries done. Thanks

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Tilly28 · 13/12/2021 12:40

Until you've done a PCR results and their temp has gone?

Tilly28 · 13/12/2021 12:40

test and got the result* (should have previewed!)

unvillage · 13/12/2021 14:06

48 hours for us after a temperature, vomiting, or diarrhea. Children and staff alike.

jannier · 13/12/2021 17:42

Negative pcr and then only back if fully recovered and no calpol for 48 hours. Tempreture is the body fighting an illness needs to be fully recovered.

avocadotofu · 14/12/2021 11:52

It's 48 hours and a negative PCR at our son's nursery too.

mindutopia · 21/12/2021 14:18

Traditionally, only until the temp was back to normal and they were well in themselves. Obviously at the moment that would also include a negative PCR. But if I had that and the temp was gone by morning, I'd send them in assuming there was no other reason to keep them home.

OnceuponaRainbow18 · 21/12/2021 14:35

Our nursery and school is 48 hours once the temp has gone

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