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125 School Employees Out Sick After Getting 2nd Vaccine: Report
Kaneland 302 was forced to use an emergency day Thursday with officials unable to find enough substitute teachers, according to a report.
KANE COUNTY, IL — Kaneland District 302 officials canceled classes Thursday with scores of teachers and staff members experiencing side effects after receiving their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the Kane County Chronicle reports.
About 125 employees called in sick Thursday, forcing the district to use an emergency day that will be made up at the end of the year, the report states.
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Many Kaneland employees received their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine earlier this week, the Chronicle reports.
Public health experts have said people are likely to experience stronger side effects from the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine than the first. Side effects — which can include fever, fatigue, headache and soreness — are often mild and should subside within a few days, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Kaneland 302 students can participate in athletics and other activities Thursday if coaches are available, according to the district’s website.
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