Common Communicable Diseases in Schools and Childcare Settings is a presentation designed to be used in a variety of childcare settings. It was developed to help you, the childcare provider, maintain a healthy childcare setting. Highlights of the presentation include: 1) How communicable diseases are spread and 2) The prevention and control of communicable diseases. Good handwashing, the single most effective practice to prevent the spread of disease, is highlighted throughout the presentation. The Common Communicable Diseases in Schools and Childcare Settings manual can be used alone or as a part of the presentation.

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Power Point Presentation (1.9MB)

Manual (74 pps, 1.0 MB)

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