Fever Policy
Howard County Public Schools require that any student with a temperature over 100.0 stay home from school. If your child has a fever, here are some tips to remember: Check your child’s temperature about every 4-6 hours when awake. Encourage fluids Give a fever reducing medication such as Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol).Follow the dosing instructions on the package. Keep…