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Health Information

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Please review the protocols mentioned below regarding when to keep a sick child at home. These guidelines have been provided by Vancouver Coastal Health.​

Keep you child at home if she/he has any of the following symptoms:

  • fever
  • cough, sore throat
  • body aches
  • headaches
  • chills and fatigue
  • vomiting or diarrhea
  • constant runny nose
  • a suspected or known communicable disease
Consider the following:
  • The illness can spread to other children, their families and school staff.
  • Recovery can be delayed without adequate rest.
  • The school's inability to care for a child when she/he is sick.​​​

For more information call: Public Health at 604-983-6700, your family doctor or Health Link BC, 24 hours a day at 811, or see this link:

 When Should I Keep My Sick Child Home From School (sd44.ca)

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Here are some additional links to help support your child's health:

Getting Rid of Head Lice.pdf​

Concussion Information.pdf​

Kindergarten Poster September.pdf


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