CURRENT C.L.A. PROTOCOL FOR 
FLU, RSV, AND COVID-19

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR STUDENT COMES TO SCHOOL WITH SYMPTOMS OF FLU, RSV, OR COVID-19, YOU WILL BE CALLED TO PICK THEM UP.

The IDPH Adopted New CDC Guidelines March 1, 2024 that Streamline Recommendations for COVID-19, Flu and RSV. Flu season can last until May. 

THE KEY RECOMMENDATION for those with any seasonal respiratory virus is to stay home and away from others until their symptoms improve.

The guidance suggests people can return to normal activities when symptoms have improved for 24 hours - and if a fever was present, it has been gone for 24 hours without use of a fever-reducing medication.

If symptoms are not improving, continue to isolate until symptom-free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication.

In addition, once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take precautions for the next five days to curb disease spread, including: 1)Enhancing hygiene practices; 2)Keeping a distance from others; 3)Getting tested for respiratory viruses to prevent spread to others.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR STUDENT COMES TO SCHOOL WITH SYMPTOMS OF FLU, RSV, OR COVID-19, YOU WILL BE CALLED TO PICK THEM UP. 

Symptoms:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

PLEASE NOTE: This updated guidance is intended for community settings. There are no changes to respiratory virus guidance for healthcare settings.