Runny Nose

I received a note from the pre-school teacher stating that Jack had a runny nose and should be kept home until it turned clear or he got better! I of course had to go down to the school to fix something with Jacob and so I went and spoke to the teacher. My thoughts were, WHAT! Jack has a yucky nose most of the time and his nose has been great for a month or so!

He and Daddy had exchanged a few words in a battle for alpha male while he was getting dressed for school. This caused some tears to flow. When I took him to school and dropped him off he was fine and was excited to go. They stand at the flag pole for about 5-7 min. waiting for other kids. It is pretty cold in the mornings so I think that added to the already start of a upset Jack. I guess as the assistant took him to class Jack saw Jacob and started to cry again. She proceeded to wipe his nose and hence I received a note home from the teacher. After speaking to the assistant, I found; that was the only time they had to wipe his nose and he has had no issue at all. I mentioned to the teacher that if he was sick I would keep him home, but if he was fine, (which he was in my eyes) I would send him to school. She suggested that maybe since it was the end of the week that I should just keep him home. He is not sick and he has not had a runny nose at all, so I am going to send him.

FYI

Is Green Mucus more of a concern than Clear?

In most cases (as per google search) green nasal mucus (usually found at the end of a cold) is not more contagious than clear. The runny nose usually starts with clear then becomes green as the cold dries up and begins to get better.

When Are Children Contagious? The amount of virus present is usually highest 2 to 3 days before a person develops symptoms of the illness and continues to be present for 2 to 3 days after symptoms begin. As a result, infected children already spread viruses before they begin to feel ill.

When Should the Child Stay Home? Exclusion policies should be based on your general illness policies, not merely the color of the mucus. For example, you might decide to exclude any child who is too sick to participate, no matter what the cause or color of the discharge.

Excluding children with runny noses and mild respiratory infections and colds is generally not recommended. As long as the child feels well, can participate comfortably and does not require a level of care that would jeopardize the health and safety of other children, she/he can be included.

NUFF SAID!