COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

 A communicable disease is one that can be

passed from one person or animal to another.
Strep Throat
 Symptoms- Sore or scratchy throat,
fever, swollen glands, headache,
abominable pain. Nausea and vomiting in
severe cases. It is most contagious
during the infection and until 24 hours
after effective treatment begins. See your
doctor for medication.
Athlete's Foot

Common mainly if your in sporting

events and is caused by a fungi. Can
be spread by the sweat of other
athletes, ten days after exposure itch
between toes develop. Skin between
toes begin to crack, thin peel and then
puss. This is caused by a fungus. See
doctor for information and medication.
Chicken pox
 Caused by a virus is usually mild with children
but get more severe as you get older. There is a
vaccine for it to prevent it witch you may want to
get if you haven't had it yet. Anyway chicken pox
is caused by a virus that invades the skin and
throat cells. Slight fever and rash in mouth and
throat are common symptoms. But the one that
chicken pox is known for is the itching. It usually
goes away after a week the virus first struck and
just bout everyone gets it some point in their life.
Measles
Not as common with the vaccines taken
regularly but it can be pretty severe.
Caused by another virus that again invades
the throat, covering of the eye, or skin.
Frequently begins with fever,runny nose,
and a cough. Spots then appear(much like
the chicken pox) all over body, including
mouth and throat. By the time the infection
reaches the feet your feeling better but it's
not over yet. It can also prey to the lungs
and even your brain.
Influenza
 or the flu is caused by you getting the
spray of mucus from someone else who
already has the flu inside of you. Or by
getting germs in your mouth by not
washing your hands. So please cover
your mouth when you sneeze and try to
wash your hands regularly. It will run its
course in a matter of days so don't
worry, it won't last long.
PREVENTIONS
 Hands should be washed

 after toileting/diapering

 before preparing or eating food

 after handling an animal

 after covering a sneeze or cough

 after blowing the nose

 before and after treating a sore or wound

 Maintain current immunizations

 Observe good nutrition.

 Exercise regularly.
SUMMARY
 Some bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections are contagious even
before symptoms appear. Therefore, it is important for care
providers to take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of
these communicable diseases.

 Precautions necessary to prevent the spread of germs are the

same for all diseases and should be followed regularly and
consistently for every child, in every setting. The single most
important precaution is hand washing. Other universal
precautions include properly caring for and cleaning toys,
utensils, personal care items, clothing, and bed linens, wearing
disposable gloves whenever possible, and properly disposing of
articles soiled by bodily fluids.