Untreated, ear infections can lead to more serious complications, including mastoiditis (a rare inflammation of a bone adjacent to the ear), hearing loss, perforation of the eardrum, meningitis, facial nerve paralysis, and possibly -- in adults -- Meniere's disease.
DHEC publishes the School and Childcare Exclusion List each year. The Exclusion List explains how long an ill child, student, school employee, or childcare employee should stay out of school or childcare, and what is needed before the child/student or employee is permitted to return.
Yes, if you are a non-professional school employee, or school supportive employee, and meet all the following conditions: 1  Were laid off by the school employer. 2  Were not previously disqualified for benefits (other than reasonable assurance to return to work). 3  Certified for benefits during the recess period.