Winter break is over, and that means kids are back in the classroom. A new semester at school often brings excitement, but it can also bring viruses. Jane Horne, the school nurse at Dothan’s Head Start Center, says that Norovirus is the most common illness right now. Horne explains that the virus only lasts between 1 and 4 days but comes on just as quickly. Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and other flu-like symptoms. Her number one recommendation is to keep your child or children home if they aren’t feeling well.
