What to do if your child has COVID-19

Your child's school likely has a policy about illness and school attendance, but in general, there are some symptoms that are best managed at home. This includes fever, vomiting and loose stools, also called diarrhea. People with these symptoms are likely able to spread whatever germ they have.

If your child has COVID-19, talk to your child's healthcare professional. Most children recover quickly without serious illness.

Also, contact the school. Make sure you understand the school's policy on when your child can return to school.

Once your child is feeling better, the policy for getting back in the classroom may be clarified by the school. But generally, people can get back to their daily activities if the following are true.

• They haven't had a fever for 24 hours without taking medicine for fever.
• Respiratory symptoms are getting better.
• They can eat and drink without throwing up.
• Stools are back to what are typical.