Parent Checklist

Practice and reinforce good prevention habits with your family-

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and always after:

  • Going to the bathroom

  • Before eating

  • After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Keep your child at home if sick with any illness –

• If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home and contact your healthcare provider.

• Monitor your child for the following symptoms:

  • Temperature over 100.0

  • Cough

  • Sore throat

  • Body/Muscle aches

  • Headache

  • Loss of taste or smell

  • Congestion

  • Nausea/Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

• Be prepared if your child’s school is temporarily closed or he/she is sent home due to Covid related illness.

• Help your school by reinforcing healthy behaviors including:

  • Staying home if you or your child are sick.

  • Washing your hands

  • Social distancing

  • Wearing a mask when social distancing is not possible

If your school is dismissed or your child stays home –

• Talk to your school regarding options for digital and distance learning.

• Discourage children and teens from gathering while school is dismissed.

• Work with your school/local health department to determine when your child should return due to illness – ongoing communication is necessary.