Have you ever gone to school when you didn't feel so well?
Everyone has probably done it, but if you think you have the
flu, it's very important to stay home from school. Here's why:
influenza flu is an illness that could make some people very
sick. So we want to do our best to keep it from spreading
around. Symptoms of the flu are a fever plus one or more of
these: Some people with the flu also might have diarrhea or
vomiting. If you have flu-like symptoms, home is where you
should be. By staying home from school (and away from crowds in
general), you make it less likely that you will make other
people sick. And if it turns out you do have the flu, rest at
home is what you need to get better. What to Do Take these steps
if you feel sick: Tell your mom or dad, so they can check you
out. They might want to call your doctor to talk about whether
you have the flu or some other sickness. Stay home from school
and other crowded places. Also, try not to make other people in
your family sick. Do that by washing your