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Managing infectious diseases in child care and schools : a quick reference guide / editors, Timothy R. Shope, Andrew N. Hashikawa.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shope, Timothy R., Editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Communicable diseases in children--Prevention.
- Communicable diseases in children.
- Day care centers--Health aspects.
- Day care centers.
- Communicable diseases--Prevention.
- Communicable diseases.
- Communicable diseases--Treatment.
- Schools--Health aspects.
- Schools.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- 6th edition
- Place of Publication:
- American Academy of Pediatrics 2023
- Summary:
- This guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on infectious diseases in group care settings. It includes a robust section of more than 55 quick reference fact sheets on common infectious diseases and symptoms. Additionally, it includes forms that can be photocopied and used with families. As always, the reference is easy to use, providing clear, authoritative information on infectious diseases.
- Contents:
- 1. Overview of Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools 2. Reduce the Risk of Infection: Practice Prevention 3. Health of Educators and Other Staff Members 4. Recognizing the Ill Child: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria 5. Signs and Symptoms Chart 6. Quick Reference Sheets 7. Emergencies and Disasters: Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, Pandemics, and Bioterrorism 8. Sample Letters, Forms, and Relevant Resources
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-61002-660-8
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