Shreya Das Shreya Das Asked 5 months ago

Should you go to school with a fever?

My younger brother woke up with a slight fever this morning, but he really wants to go to school because of an important test. My parents are divided. So, should you go to school with a fever, even if it's mild?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Absolutely not! A fever means your body is fighting something. You need rest, not trigonometry. Plus, you'll just infect everyone else. More sick kids means more sleepless nights for parents! Stay home, rest, and for goodness sake, don't share your germs!

Divya Prakash Divya Prakash Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

No, if you have a fever, you should definitely not go to school. It's important for your health to rest and also to prevent spreading any infection to others. Always consult your doctor from a good hospital to understand the cause of the fever and get proper treatment. They will tell you when it's safe to return.

Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Common sense says no, right? A fever usually means you're sick and potentially contagious. Going to school would just make you feel worse and put others at risk. I'm sure most schools have policies against it too.

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Suresh Mani Suresh Mani Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Please, no. I made the mistake of going to work with a fever once, thinking it was just a mild cold. Not only did I feel terrible and couldn't concentrate, but I ended up getting a colleague sick too. You need to rest, recover, and avoid spreading whatever you have. Get it checked out and stay home.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Big NO!🙅‍♀️ If you have a fever, your body needs rest to fight off whatever's making you sick. Plus, you don't want to spread germs to your friends and teachers! Stay home, rest up, and get well soon! 💖

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