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  • Bedbugs—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Small insects that feed on human blood by biting through the skin. They are most active between 2:00 and 5:00 am. They can travel 10 to 15 feet to feed and go without feeding for up to 6 months. They cause itchy bites. Bedbugs are not known to transmit or spread disease.

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  • Bites (Human and Animal)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Biting is very common among young children but usually does not lead to serious infectious disease issues. If the skin is broken, bacteria introduced into the wound can cause a tissue infection that needs to be treated by a health professional. If blood is drawn into the mouth of the biter or if the

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  • Boil/Abscess/Cellulitis—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    These are bacterial infections of the skin that usually begin from a scratch or bug bite and progress to a red nodule that fills with pus. Boils are superficial infections with a thin layer of skin over fluid; abscesses are generally larger and deeper with redness and painful swelling over an area filled

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  • Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    The outbreak of COVID-19 is a stressful time for everyone. This may be especially true for mothers who are breastfeeding and concerned about their baby’s health. However, new moms can successfully start and maintain breastfeeding during the pandemic, with some recommended precautions.

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  • Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary for parents and young children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bronchiolitis, causes, signs and symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent

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  • COVID-19: Caring For Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    As COVID-19 continues to spread, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), may be at increased risk for complications. This includes children with chronic conditions, disabilities, and those with medically complex conditions.

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  • COVID-19: Keep On Keeping Your Distance
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    As the spread of COVID-19 continues, communities are being asked to reduce close contact between people. This is called social distancing, and it’s an important and effective way to slow down the spread of this virus.

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  • COVID-19: What Families Need to Know
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, quickly became a global pandemic. Doctors and researchers continue to learn more about it every day. Safe and effective vaccines are now available, offering hope for an end to the pandemic. Until everyone is vaccinated, however, the virus continues to spread.

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  • Campylobacter—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    A type of bacteria that can cause infection of the intestines

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  • Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Infections)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    An illness with rash and fever caused by the varicella-zoster virus

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  • Clostridium difficile (Also Called “C diff”)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    A spore- and toxin-forming bacteria that causes diarrhea

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  • Co-Parenting Through COVID-19: Putting Your Children First
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    While a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic can add to the stress of co-parenting, it can also help parents overcome their issues and work together to safeguard the children they both love.

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  • Common Childhood Infections
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    Most infections are caused by germs called viruses and bacteria. While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can't always keep your child from getting sick. It is important for parents to know how to keep their children healthy and what to do when they get sick. Read on to learn more from

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Diagnosed or Suspected
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Information and guidance for exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection.

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Information and guidance on preventing COVID-19 infection.

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) or Influenza - How to Tell
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Information and guidance on similarities and differences of COVID-19 and influenza infections.

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  • Cryptosporidiosis—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    An intestinal infection caused by a parasite (Cryptosporidium hominis or C parvum)

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  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    A viral infection common in children (Up to 70% of normal children aged 1 to 3 years in group care settings excrete cytomegalovirus [CMV].)

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  • Dental Caries (Early Childhood Caries, Tooth Decay, or Cavities)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Early childhood caries (commonly called cavities) is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Caries are the result of an infectious disease process that damages tooth structure and makes holes in the teeth. The consequences of early childhood caries are much more than unattractive teeth. Early

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  • Diaper Rash—Child Care and Schools
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    A shiny red rash, pinker than usual skin, or red bumps in the diaper area that may be caused by a yeast called Candida. There are other causes of diaper rash that produce a similar skin appearance but are not caused by an infection.

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  • Diarrhea Caused by Specific Types of E coli (Escherichia coli)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Although many types of Escherichia coli (E coli) bacteria live normally in the intestinal tract, at least 5 types are known to cause diarrhea. Shiga toxin–producing E coli has caused numerous outbreaks in group care settings. Infections with Shiga toxin–producing E coli may be associated with other

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  • Diarrhea—Child Care and Schools
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    An illness in which someone develops more watery and frequent stools than is typical for that person. Diarrhea can be caused by changes in diet, such as drinking excessive amount of fruit juice, eating more than the usual amounts of certain foods, and the use of some medications. Diarrhea also can be

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  • Ear Infection—Child Care and Schools
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    There are 2 common types of ear infections: otitis media (middle ear infection) and otitis externa (swimmer’s ear). Most ear infections of young children occur in the middle ear.

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  • Fever—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Fever is an elevation of the normal body temperature. Fever is most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection, but it can be a sign of illnesses not caused by infections, such as exercising in a very warm environment, rheumatoid arthritis, a reaction to a vaccine or medication, or cancer.

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  • Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Common viral infection with rash occurring 1 to 3 weeks after infection

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  • Getting Children and Teens Outside While Physical Distancing for COVID-19
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Many schools are now closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You may have created a schedule for your family. Ideally, it includes some outdoor time.

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  • Giardiasis—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    An intestinal infection caused by a parasite (Giardia intestinalis)

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  • HIV/AIDS—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection affects the body in a wide variety of ways. In the most severe infection, the virus progressively destroys the body’s immune system, causing a condition called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). With early testing and appropriate treatment, children

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  • Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    A common set of symptoms associated with viral infections that are most frequently seen in the summer and fall. Despite its scary name, this illness generally is mild. Most commonly caused by coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus 71.

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  • Hepatitis A Infection—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Fecal-oral route: Contact with feces of children who are infected. This generally involves an infected child contaminating his own fingers, then touching an object that another child touches. The child who touched the contaminated surface then puts her fingers into her own mouth or another person’s

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  • Hepatitis B Infection—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Yes, if a child with known hepatitis B exhibits any of the following:

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  • Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    In early childhood, herpes simplex virus most commonly causes blister-like sores in the mouth and around the lips and on skin that is in contact with the mouth, such as a sucked thumb or finger.

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  • Impetigo—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by streptococcal or staphylococcal bacteria.

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  • Influenza—Child Care and Schools
    Category: infectious_diseases

    A contagious disease caused by a group of respiratory viruses called influenza viruses

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  • Know the Facts About HIV and AIDS
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). While there is no cure for HIV, early diagnosis and treatment are very effective at keeping people healthy. In addition, there are things you can do to prevent getting HIV. Read on to learn more

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