Journal 10

Heath Alert

Notice of Exposure to Communicable Disease

Name of Child Care Program:  Ms Carol's Playland Early Care

Address: 4857 Del Aire Dr.

Telephone# (500) 787.9908

Date: 4/10/2012

Dear Parent or Legal Guardian:

A child in our center has or is suspected of having :  Fifth Disease

Information About this Disease

This disease is spread by a virus. It is usually a mild rash illness of children. The is of fifth disease is to the unborn babies of pregnant women. If exposed, she should see her obstetrician.

System are: low grade fever, tiredness, red rash on cheeks.

This disease can be prevented by: hand washing and covering mouth when coughing or sneezing.

What the program is doing to reduce the spread:  We are notify parents and send home alert plus information 

What you can do at home to reduce the spread: wash for signs of fever and/or rash

If your child has any sysptoms of this disease, call your health care provider and find out what to do and be sure to tell them about this notice. If you do not have a regular health care provider to care for your child, contact your health department for instructions on how to find one, or ask staff here for a referral. If you have any questions, please contact:

Ms Carol Ivy  At (500) 787.9908