Parents urged to keep sick kids home

From the CBC website:

In the face of a possible wave of H1N1 flu cases this fall, public health and education officials are encouraging parents and teachers to help stem the potential spread by keeping or sending students with flu-like symptoms home.

But should vigilance surrounding the pandemic virus mean having kids hunker down at the first sign of the sniffles? Not necessarily, says Saskatchewan's deputy chief medical health officer. Dr. Saqib Shahab said since September is a common time for dust allergies, individuals may experience a lot of sneezing, coughing and sore throat but no fever.

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