School Notes in America: What Happens to Children’s Sick Days When the Bell Rings

As American schools fight historic absenteeism, we at DrHouse analyzed 5,780 pediatric telehealth visits to measure a part of childhood illness that attendance data rarely captures: the paperwork of a sick day. The share of visits ending with a doctor’s note rises and falls with the school calendar, climbs with each stage of school, and… Continue reading School Notes in America: What Happens to Children’s Sick Days When the Bell Rings

DrHouse Editorial Team Sep. 30, 2026