Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide (American Academy of Pediatrics) [Spiral-bound]

Susan S. Aronson MD FAAP (Editor), Timothy R. Shope MD MPH FAAP (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1581102666 | ISBN-13: 978-1581102666 | Publication Date: September 1, 2008 | Edition: Second Edition

Award-winning quick reference provides the latest information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this must-have guide provides content from the premier AAP source of information on infectious diseases, Red Book®; quick reference fact sheets on more than 50 common infectious diseases and symptoms that occur in children in group settings; easy-to-read explanations on how infectious diseases spread; strategies for limiting the spread of infection; when exclusion is and is not indicated; guidance about which situations require immediate help; immunization schedules; ready-to-use sample letters and forms for parents or referrals; important updates on influenza, diarrhea, and pinkeye; new, expanded section on outbreaks, epidemics, and other infectious disease emergencies; new prevention-oriented Quick Reference Sheets—”What Families Can Do to Reduce Illness from Infection in Child Care and Schools,” “What Education Program Staff Can Do to Reduce Illness from Infection in Child Care and Schools,” “Hand Hygiene,” and “Diaper Changing”; and new infectious disease Quick Reference Sheets—Boil/Abscess/Cellulitis; Dental Caries (Early Childhood Caries); Fever; MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus); Mouth Sores; Sty; Thrush (Candidiasis); Vomiting; and Yeast Diaper Rash (Candidiasis).

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 196 pages
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; Second Edition edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581102666
• ISBN-13: 978-1581102666
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will use frequently, January 17, 2011

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This book gives information on the symptoms, how to control the disease, when to send the children home, and when to allow them to come back. It also gives sample letters and forms for parents. I'm sure it will be very helpful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 22, 2007

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Wonderful color pictures and great information to read. I have used it to give teachers and parents information on many condition and how to control/pervent spreading. It is easy to understand information, nothing overly medical so parents and teacher can understand it without needing a medical dictionary close by.

4.0 out of 5 stars good resource for child care programs, May 27, 2011

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This review is from: Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide (American Academy of Pediatrics) (Spiral-bound)

This is a very good resource for our child care center. We see lots of rashes and other illness and this book helps us talk to parents about signs and symptoms. My only issue with the book is that pictures generally show extreme conditions and often we see the beginning of something. We don't try to diagnose, that's the job of the peditrician, but the book is good for narrowing down our suspicions. This book is on my desk and used multiple times during the week by all the teachers.