There have been two reported cases of strep throat at Walter B. Howard Elementary School. Please keep your child home if they complain of a sore throat or have a fever. In some cases children may not have symptoms. Common symptoms of strep throat include:
• Severe and sudden sore throat without coughing, sneezing, or other cold symptoms.
• Pain or difficulty with swallowing.
• Fever over 101°F (38.3°C). Lower fevers may point to a viral infection and not strep.
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
• White or yellow spots or coating on the throat and tonsils.
• Bright red throat or dark red spots on the roof of the mouth at the back near the throat.
• Swollen tonsils, although this symptom may also be caused by a viral infection.
• Pain or difficulty with swallowing.
• Fever over 101°F (38.3°C). Lower fevers may point to a viral infection and not strep.
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
• White or yellow spots or coating on the throat and tonsils.
• Bright red throat or dark red spots on the roof of the mouth at the back near the throat.
• Swollen tonsils, although this symptom may also be caused by a viral infection.
We would like to remind everyone in District to keep three simple steps in mind to prevent illness of all types:
• Wash your hands frequently
• Cover your cough or sneezes
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your cough or sneezes
• Stay home when you are sick
If you have any questions please see our school nurse.