Feeling Unwell? Here’s what to do.
*This list is for Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies & Medford Children’s Therapy clinics, and not medical advice. Please contact your health care provider with health concerns.
Symptoms of Illness |
You May Return When…*The list below tells the shortest time to stay home. You may need to stay home longer for some illnesses. |
|---|---|
| Temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or greater | *Fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medicine. |
| New cough, runny nose, sinus congestion, or sore throat | *Symptoms improving for 24 hours, OR with orders from your doctor. If returning before symptoms are fully resolved, a mask should be worn while indoors. |
| New difficulty breathing | *Symptoms improving for 24 hours (breathing comfortably). Urgent medical care may be needed. |
| Positive COVID Test | *On day 6 or later from when symptoms first began, and continue to mask through day 10. Please go to an independent space if you must remove your mask for activities such as eating.
*Note: People with a known COVID exposure but without symptoms or a positive test are welcome in our clinics, but are encouraged to monitor for symptoms as listed above. |
| Vomiting: one or more episode that is unexplained | *Symptom-free for 24 hours OR with orders from your doctor. |
| Diarrhea: 3 loose or watery stools in a day OR not able to control bowel movements. | *Symptoms improving for 24 hours (no more than two bowel movements more than normal and no longer having accidents) OR with orders from your doctor. |
| Headache with stiff neck and fever | *Symptom-free OR with orders from your doctor. Follow fever instructions above. Urgent medical care may be needed. |
| Skin rash or open sores | *Symptom-free, which means rash is gone OR sores are dry or can be completely covered by a bandage OR with orders from your doctor. |
| Lice, scabies, or other contagious skin conditions | *Symptom-free AND following the completion of effective treatment. |
| Red eyes with colored drainage | *Symptom-free, which means redness and drainage are gone OR with orders from your doctor. |
| Excessive exhaustion or fatigue that limits participation | *Symptom-free, which means return to normal energy level OR with orders from your doctor. |
| Major health event, like an illness lasting 2 or more weeks, a serious injury, OR a hospital stay | *After we have orders from your doctor AND measures are in place for safe participation while in our clinic. Please work with your provider to discuss any special health-care needs that may impact your session. |
Updated Sept 26, 2024
