The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance for returning to school or child care following illness.
- When Students or Staff are Sick CDC Preventing the spread of illness and returning to school or child care
MSDH staff are also available to help with recommendations. Schools and childcare facilities may contact the MSDH Office of Epidemiology at 601‑576‑7725 if they have questions about children or staff returning to school or child care after illness.