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Built for those 7:00 AM decisions
How sick is
too sick for school?
Fever, cough, or other symptoms before the school day? SickOrNot helps parents think through their child’s symptoms, recognize important warning signs, and make a more informed stay-home decision.
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How it works
A symptom check for your school-day decision.
When your child feels sick, SickOrNot guides you through symptoms, behavior, temperature, and warning signs in a few simple steps.
Answer a few simple questions
Walk through behavior, temperature, and warning signs.
Get a clear result
See an easy-to-understand next step in just a few moments.
Designed for real mornings
A sick child. A school morning. A place to start.
Child fever, cough in kids, vomiting, or a sore throat can leave parents unsure what to do next. Review your child’s symptoms, check your school’s illness policy, and contact their healthcare provider with concerns.
- Mild symptoms you’re unsure about
- Early morning “do they look sick?” moments
- Questions about staying home from school
- Less second-guessing and stress
Safety first
Recognize warning signs in a sick child.
SickOrNot includes a dedicated red-flag check to help parents recognize when immediate care may be needed.
Important: SickOrNot is for informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Inside the app
Simple screens for not-so-simple mornings.
Parent questions
Fever, cough, and returning to school.
General school illness guidance to help you start. Your school’s rules and your child’s healthcare provider may give different instructions.
How sick is too sick for school?
Consider symptoms, ability to participate, and school policy. CDC lists fever, repeated vomiting, and worsening respiratory symptoms among reasons to stay home. A child returning should be well enough to take part in the school day.
Can my child go to school with a fever?
A child with a fever should stay home. CDC’s general return guidance calls for at least 24 hours without fever or fever-reducing medicine. Other symptoms and illness-specific school rules also matter.
What about a cough in kids?
A cough alone does not settle the school decision. CDC considers whether respiratory symptoms have improved overall for at least 24 hours and whether the child can manage their cough and participate. Fever and school policy also matter.
When can a child return to school after vomiting?
CDC’s general guidance allows return when vomiting has stopped overnight and the child can keep food and liquids down in the morning. Check other symptoms, their ability to participate, and your school’s rules.
Does SickOrNot diagnose my child’s illness?
No. SickOrNot is an informational iPhone app that helps parents review symptoms and warning signs before a school-day decision. It does not diagnose illness, provide treatment, or replace a healthcare provider.
School guidance source: CDC — When Students or Staff are Sick. Checked October 8, 2026. Content by Melissa Hardy.
Contact your child’s healthcare provider with health concerns. If this is an emergency, call 911.
A little clarity before 7:30 AM
Review your child’s symptoms before the school day.
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