Update on Dealing with the Flu

12/22/2003

Update on Dealing with the Flu

"We all know it isn't human to be perfect, and too many of us take advantage of it." - Anonymous

UPDATE ON DEALING WITH THE FLU

Thank you to all of you who have responded by sharing your insights on dealing with the current flu outbreak. As of today we have the following resources for you on the home page of our web site, www.ChildCareExchange.com:

Advice from Dr. Sue.
Exchange health and safety columnist Dr. Susan Aronson provides answers to the following questions:
1. When should children be excluded from school?   How can you know when they are contagious?
2. What procedures should the center take to prevent staff or other children from getting the flu from the children?
3. Is there some point at which a school should temporarily close?

Free Parenting Exchange Column.
Karen Stephens has agreed to share a copy of her Parenting Exchange column, "Parents can help kids stay one step ahead of germs."

Results of Exchange Insta-Poll.
See how the flu outbreak is impacting absenteeism rates in centers.

Solutions from the Field
Many of you have shared your ideas on dealing with the flu outbreak.

Again, to retrieve all this information, go to the Challenge of the Week and Exchange Insta-Poll sections on our home page at www.ChildCareExchange.com.

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