Learn if you’re too sick for work or school.
We can limit community spread of common illnesses such as flu and colds, gastrointestinal illnesses (diarrhea), pink eye (conjunctivitis) and strep when sick individuals stay home.
Let’s keep our communities healthy and stop the spread of common illnesses. Learn when to stay home:
Adults and children should stay home when they have:
- Diarrhea
Three or more loose stools in a 24-hour period. - Vomiting
- Fever
100.4°F or over with symptoms OR
101°F or over if no other symptoms
When to return After Diarrhea, Vomiting or Fever
People experiencing diarrhea, vomiting or fever should remain home until they have been symptom-free without the aid of medication for at least 24 hours.
Adults and children should stay home AND contact their doctor when they have:
- Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)
If the infection is bacterial and antibiotics are prescribed by a doctor,
Adults and children should stay home until they have been taking antibiotics for 24 hours. If the individual is not on antibiotics, they should stay home until their doctor releases them. - Strep
Adults and children should stay home until BOTH of the following have occurred:
It has been at least 24 hours since the first dose of antibiotics, AND the individual has been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. - A productive cough
Adults and children should stay home. The Health Department recommends that an adults and children experiencing a productive cough seek medical care to determine appropriate testing and treatment. - Positive COVID-19 test Regardless of vaccination status
Adults and children should stay home until Georgia Department of Public Health isolation release requirements are met.
COVID-19 Isolation Guidance - Rashes or sores
Employee should stay home until a doctor releases them.
-Rash in conjunction with fever
-A rash or draining sores that can not be covered
-Mouth sores with drooling
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