When Not to Send Your Sick Child to School

Speaker: David Halstead, Pediatrician

Dr. David Halstead, a pediatrician with  Centegra Primary Care, says parents are good judges of whether their children are truly ill. Sometimes, though, it is difficult to determine whether you should send your child to school. Dr. Halstead offers guidelines that will help you decide whether your child should go to school or stay at home for a day of rest. If you are unsure whether to send your child to school or keep him home, Dr. Halstead says to contact your physician for more advice.

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