This award-winning guide provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential?information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases in group care settings. The?fully-revised 4th edition will help youRapidly identify infectious diseases such as chickenpox, fifth disease, and hand-foot-and-mouth disease with more?than 50 quick reference sheetsImplement proven strategies for limiting the spread of infectionKnow when to consult with health care professionalsDetermine when to include, exclude, or readmit sick childrenCommunicate with parents about an outbreak with ready-to-use?letters and formsAvoid infection in the first place with medically based tips for?prevention, including immunization schedulesProtect the children in your care, your staff, and your?organization?s liability and reputationManaging Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools is the?best medical advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics?(AAP) presented in an easy-to-use format for your day care or school.?The guidance and recommendations are aligned with the latest edition of the?gold-standard AAP source of information on infectious diseases, Red Book?:?2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 30th Edition, and?Caring for Your Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd Edition.