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Rationale
Many infectious processes, whether bacterial or
viral in origin, present initially with an elevation in body
temperature. Temperature elevation may occur before the onset of
any other symptoms.
Definition
According to the Manual of School Health,
a temperature over 100 degrees F(ahrenheit) oral (37.7 C) is generally
considered to be a fever.
Exclusion / Readmission
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A
student with a temperature 100 degrees F oral (37.7C) or above may be
dismissed from school.
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If the
student appears well and the fever is low grade, consider other factors,
such as recent exercise or emotional state. Recheck temperature
again in 5 minutes.
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The
student may be readmitted to school if there have been no fever in the
preceding 24 hours without the use of any fever reducing preparations.
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