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.

Overview of Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools --Reduce the Risk of Infection: Practice Prevention -- Health of Educators and Other Staff Members -- Recognizing the Ill Child: Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria -- Signs and Symptoms Chart -- Quick Reference Sheet -- Emergencies and Disasters: Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, Pandemics, and Bioterrorism -- Sample Letters, Forms, and Relevant Resources.