6 Back to School Safety Tips 1. We all know how often kids get sick once school starts, add a thermometer and children’s tylenol/advil to your “back to school” shopping list. An official fever is anything above 100.4 F. The average school-aged child gets sick with “the cold” approximately 5-6 times per year. We at Family Tree Primary Care are here for you at those unfortunate but inevitable times when your child does come down with something. Feel free to text, call or em