Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide

The newly updated 7th edition of this award-winning guide provides educators, pediatric clinicians, and public health professionals with essential information and clear guidance on the prevention and management of infectious diseases in early childhood education programs and schools for children. It includes explanations of how infectious diseases spread, strategies for limiting their spread, when to seek medical care, and inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Presented in an easy-to-use format, this must-have guide provides

Updated vaccine guidelines that reflect trusted and evidence-based AAP policyContent from the premier AAP sources of information on infectious diseases, Red Book(R) and Caring for Our ChildrenQuick Reference Sheets on more than 55 common infectious diseases and symptoms that occur in children in educational settings, including COVID-19 A new sheet on Mycoplasma infectionReady-to-use sample letters and forms for parents or referralsAnd much more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610028724
• ISBN13: 9781610028721
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Length: 275 Pages