Child Care, Health and Safety, Parenting
People often get sick when they make contact with germs from feces (poop) on their hands Feces (poop) from people or animals is an important source of germs like Salmonella, E. coli O157, and norovirus that cause diarrhea, and it can spread some respiratory infections...
Child Care, Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
The best way to protect against measles is to get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children may get the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine instead, which protects against chickenpox too. Most people who are vaccinated with MMR &...
Child Care, Health and Safety, Parenting
Most parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines recommended for their children. Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are very safe. The United States’ long-standing vaccine...
Child Care, Child Development, Health and Safety, Parenting
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. However, it can be dangerous for babies, toddlers, and older adults. This year, CDC has recommended multiple, new immunizations to protect those most at risk...
