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

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ISBN 10 : 1610028724 ISBN 13 : 9781610028721

Editeur : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2026

Synopsis

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 policy Content from the premier AAP sources of information on infectious diseases, Red Book® and Caring for Our Children Quick 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 infection Ready-to-use sample letters and forms for parents or referrals And much more!

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Timothy R. Shope, MD, MPH, FAAP, is an academic general pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr Shope has over 30 years of experience consulting with early childhood educational programs and schools, the Department of Defense, and state policymakers on the topic of managing infectious diseases. He speaks regularly at national meetings and webinars and contributes to many publications on the subject.

Andrew N. Hashikawa, MD, MS, FAAP, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics at the University of Michigan. He has served as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Michigan Early Childhood Champion for over 15 years and recently completed an 8-year term on the Executive Committee of the AAP Council on Early Childhood. Dr Hashikawa is also the founder of the Michigan Child Care Related Infections Surveillance Program (MCRISP), a public health initiative that assists regional child care centers in reporting illnesses to the local health department.

Nicole M. Poole, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Children's Hospital Colorado and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She serves as associate medical director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and leads outpatient stewardship initiatives to optimize the treatment of common childhood infections across emergency, urgent care, and primary care settings. Dr Poole's work integrates clinical expertise, quality improvement, and implementation science to inform practical approaches to infectious disease management in schools and early childhood education programs. She collaborates with clinicians, public health partners, and educators to develop clear, actionable guidance for child care settings. As a parent of young children in early child care, she is committed to ensuring that recommendations are both grounded in evidence and feasible for families and clinicians.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1610028724
• ISBN 13: 9781610028721
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 277
• Éditeur: Shope Timothy R., Hashikawa Andrew N.
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• Personne responsable: non disponible