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Hepatitis A Infection—Child Care and Schools
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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
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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
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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
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infectious_diseases
Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by streptococcal or staphylococcal bacteria.
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Influenza—Child Care and Schools
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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
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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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Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
Yes, at the end of the program or school day.
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Lyme Disease (and Other Tick-borne Diseases)—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
An infection caused by a type of bacteria, known as spirochetes, that is transmitted when particular types of ticks attach to a person’s skin and feed on that person’s blood. These ticks are very small, only a few millimeters (about the size of a freckle); the ticks that transit Lyme disease are
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Measles—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
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Meningitis—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
An infectious disease causing swelling or inflammation of the tissue covering the spinal cord and brain.
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Molluscum Contagiosum—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A skin disease caused by a virus, somewhat similar to warts
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Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
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safety_and_prevention
In the rare event that an adult in your household develops monkeypox, share this information with your pediatrician and discuss what you can do to protect your child from infection. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about monkeypox.
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Mononucleosis—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.
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Mosquito-borne Diseases—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.
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Mouth Sores—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush
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Mumps—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands
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Norovirus—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
Inflammation (ie, redness, swelling) of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids
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Pinkeye and Your Child
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infectious_diseases
Pinkeye (acute contagious conjunctivitis) occurs when the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids is red or swollen (inflamed).
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Pinworms—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
Small, white, threadlike worms (0.25″–0.5″ long) that live in the large intestine
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Pneumonia and Your Child
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infectious_diseases
After an exam, the doctor may order a blood test or an x-ray. These tests can help your doctor decide how to treat your child's infection. If your child needs medicine, be sure you know the right amount, when to give the medicine, and if you should give food with it. If you forget or don't understand
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Pneumonia—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
An inflammation of the lungs primarily caused by a viral or, less commonly, bacterial infection. Infection of the lungs often is secondary to an infection that starts in the nose and throat area (ie, the upper portion of the respiratory tract) and then spreads to the lungs (ie, the lower portion of the
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A virus that causes the common cold and other respiratory signs or symptoms
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Ringworm—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A fungal infection that may affect the body, feet, or scalp
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Roseola (Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7)—Child Care and Schools
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infectious_diseases
A viral infection causing fever or rash in infants and children that primarily occurs between 6 and 24 months of age
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