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Could I use fake vomit or sound like I'm vomiting to get sent home?

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Yes, you could. However, if you want to make it realistic, you need to have it in your mouth, so when concocting the fake vomit, make sure you're comfortable with it being in your mouth. wikiHow has an article on making fake vomit that you could use to get started.

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What can I do if my nurse is strict?

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Personally, I've always said my stomach hurts a lot to get out of school. The whole point is not to fake one specific thing but to convince the nurse that you're in pain or unable to focus in class. As a last resort, just ask them if they will call your parent(s) to see if they're okay with you going home.

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How can I get out of school if I have a really bad stomachache?

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Just tell your teacher or the school nurse that you're really sick and they should let you phone a parent or guardian or someone to take you home.

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Will I be punished if my school finds out that I faked being sick?

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No. However, your parents will probably punish you for lying.

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Can I get sent home by saying I'm dizzy?

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You might be able to get out of school by saying you're dizzy if you act extra clumsy and ask to sit down in the nurse's office. Dizziness isn't something that's limited to one single illness or medical issue, so having a broad symptom like this might be easier to fake.

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Can I pretend to faint?

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Yes. There are some good, convincing ways to pretend to faint, but it may not be the best choice for getting sent home as it can be tricky to pull off.

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Is there a way to fake an injury with makeup?

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Usually most injuries do not involve physical marks on your body, so makeup will not be helpful. However, you can say that you sprained a body part and that you need to ice it and go home to rest.

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How could someone be able to fake a fever with a head thermometer?

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Hold a heating pad to your head just before taking your temperature.

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If the night before I had a 101 temperature, and the next morning I'm not warm, but I still have a migraine and stuffy nose, what do I do when they check my temperature and say go to class?

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Just tell them you have a migraine and you can't focus on class because of the pain. Ask them to call your parent or guardian to come pick you up. They can usually tell if you're really not feeling well and they'll call home for you if you ask.

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If I stay home one day from being "sick" and later on in the day say I'm feeling a bit better, will I still be able to skip school the next day?

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Probably not. You can try saying you feel a bit better, but later pretend to throw up.

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If I pretend to be unable to stop coughing, will that work?

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It might, although a better idea is to cough very hard with little pauses. You can also say your stomach or head hurts, which might be a little easier.

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What if I have faked sick too many times and my mom will not let me fake?

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Sometimes you have to toughen up and get through it. We all know school is long, tiring, and hard, but faking sick only makes things harder, and once someone catches you being fake sick, they won't trust you. And when something is really wrong, no one will believe you.

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Other than putting a heating pad on my head, what are some other ways to fake a fever with a head thermometer?

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Hair dryers will help. Maybe a hot cloth will raise your temperature. But most times, it wears off before you can even take your temperature. There's really no good way to fool a thermometer. You could try toughing it out and dealing with the day at school instead.

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Would the health clinic let me go home if I was upset?

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Most likely, they would just send you to the school counselor to talk about it. You might be able to talk the counselor into letting you go home, but you'd have to be pretty upset about something serious.

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What if I'm afraid to get caught?

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Then you don't want to go home from school badly enough! Either risk it or don't, it's your choice!

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How can I fine hot water in school?

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The sink in the bathroom should have a hot water tap that you can use.

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What can I do if I have a really strict nurse and a really bad headache?

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You can talk to her about the headache, and any other symptoms you may have. You can ask her for some medicine, or an ice pack to help with the headache pain.

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What if someone else does this at the same time?

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It's fine. How other people are feeling shouldn't affect whether or not you are at school.

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