Questions and Answers
What is one of the most common causes of sicknesses in child care facilities?
Immunizations ensure that children will not get any sicknesses in child care.
False
How many colds might a child experience in their first year of group child care?
8 to 12
Children who attend child care during their infancy may have more colds due to exposure to __________.
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Match the following sicknesses with their symptoms:
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During which year of child care does the number of respiratory illnesses typically begin to decrease?
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Children experience a lot of infections due to their developing immune systems in the first year of group child care.
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What are some common illnesses that can affect children in child care?
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What is the recommended age for everyone to receive the flu vaccine?
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Children 6 months through 8 years may need two doses of the flu vaccine.
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What should happen before a child with respiratory symptoms can return to child care?
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The best way to protect against the flu is to get _______ each year.
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Which of the following symptoms would lead to exclusion from child care?
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When is it acceptable for children to stay in child care even during influenza outbreaks?
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Immunizations are not necessary for child care providers and children.
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Match the following conditions with their potential outcome regarding child care attendance:
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Study Notes
Measures to Promote Good Hygiene in Child Care
- Facilities should implement hygiene practices to minimize disease transmission.
- Maintaining a clean environment is critical in reducing infection risk in child care settings.
- Proper handwashing techniques should be taught and practiced by both children and staff.
Common Sicknesses in Child Care
- Viruses causing colds and flu are prevalent in child care facilities, even among vaccinated children.
- Infants in group care may experience 8 to 12 additional colds compared to those cared for at home during their first year.
- The frequency of respiratory illnesses typically decreases in children during their second year in child care due to immune system strengthening.
- Diarrhea is expected once or twice a year in a typical child.
AAP Child Care Recommendations for Exclusion
- Children with respiratory symptoms (cough, runny nose, sore throat) and fever should be excluded from child care.
- Children can return to care after a fever resolves without fever-reducing medications.
- Annual flu vaccination is highly recommended for all staff and children 6 months and older.
- Children aged 6 months to 8 years may require two doses of the flu vaccine for optimal protection.
Conditions that Require Exclusion
- Specific conditions necessitating exclusion include severe respiratory illness, gastrointestinal infections, and any communicable disease.
- A clear list of specific diagnoses for exclusion criteria should be established for child care providers.
When It's OK to Stay in Child Care
- Children do not need to be excluded if they meet specific health criteria, except during flu outbreaks.
- Ongoing minor symptoms without fever or communicability do not typically warrant exclusion from child care settings.
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Test your knowledge on essential hygiene practices and health recommendations in child care settings. This quiz covers common sicknesses in children, the importance of proper handwashing, and AAP guidelines for exclusion during illness. Enhancing understanding of these topics is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of children in care environments.
