Symptoms of Flu
Flu and common cold share some of the same symptoms - even a bad cold is pretty mild compared to having the flu, which is why we recommend getting a flu shot each year.
Differences between the Flu and Cold
| Symptoms | Cold | Flu |
|---|---|---|
| Sudden onset of illness |  | |
| Fever (over 38° C) | |
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| Body aches | |
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| Extreme fatigue | |
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| Headache | |
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| Chills | |
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| Sore throat | |
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| Stuffy nose | |
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| Sneezing | |
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| Coughing | |
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Reporting your Child's Absences from School
We monitor school absenteeism on a daily basis with the assistance of the local school boards.
By tracking our schools' absentee rates and reasons, we can make recommendations for ways to help limit the spread of illness.
When calling the school to report your child's absence, include:
- Your child's class / homeroom
- Specifics symptoms of the illness, including:
- Fever
- Runny Nose
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Admitted to hospital
This information allows us to better keep track of the types of illnesses currently in the schools.
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