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Quick answer · Illness & symptoms, School & sports

When can my child return to school after being sick?

Once they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever medicine, vomiting and diarrhea have stopped for 24 hours, and they are well enough to take part. A lingering cough alone is not a reason to stay home. Strep needs 12 hours of antibiotics first.

New to Dare2Care Pediatrics?

We see children from birth through age 21, with same-day sick visits on weekdays. Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids accepted. Expecting? The prenatal visit is free.