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Fifth Disease (Slapped Cheek Disease)

Child in bed with temperature being taken
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a common illness caused by a virus (Parvovirus B19). The...

Ear Infections (Otitis Media)

Toddler holding ear
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
What is otitis media (a middle ear infection)? Otitis media is an ear infection in the middle part...

Having Fun Safely During Respiratory Illness Season: A Guide for Parents

Child riding a bike outdoors
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
We have learned how to live with respiratory illnesses. These are illnesses that affect our...

Sample COVID-19 Pandemic Policy

Sample policy of COVID-19 Pandemic
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
Health Records
Sample COVID-19 Pandemic Policy In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19,...
COVID-19

Children and Runny Noses During COVID-19

Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
Many early childhood professionals are wondering what to do when a child in their program has a...

Testing Children for COVID-19

Young child's nose being swabbed to test for COVID-19 by UCSF medical staff
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
When people of different households mix together, they risk spreading COVID-19. There are many ways...

COVID-19

Parent testing child for COVID-19 at home
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus is...
COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

Child pretending to give teddy bear a shot
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
How do vaccines work? Vaccines trigger the body’s natural response to fight illnesses. Vaccines...
COVID-19

Croup in the Child Care Setting

Child with toy stethoscope checking adult
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
What is croup? Croup is a respiratory illness that causes airway swelling at the voice box (larynx...

Common Cold (Upper Respiratory Infections)

Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
What is the common cold? The common cold is a mild viral infection, usually rhinovirus, of the...

Common Cold

Person sneezing
Respiratory Illness
Infectious Diseases
What is the common cold? The common cold is a mild viral infection, usually rhinovirus, of the...

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