Childhood Illnesses Communicable Diseases

Students will be able to identify symptoms that require exclusion from a childcare facility. Students will be able to utilize technology resources to create a visually appealing informational flyer. Students will be able to discuss the impact the childhood illnesses have an childcare facilities , families, and communities.

Misconceptions to address:

Key Vocabulary: Communicable disease: Illnesses that can be transmitted or spread from one person or animal to another Pathogen: A microorganism , such as bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite Immunized: Airborne transmission : Disease causing pathogens that are carried on tiny droplets of moisture that are expelled during coughs, sneezes, or while talking. The most common form of transmission Fecal- oral transmission : Disease causing pathogens that are passed from fecal matter to the mouth. The second most common form of transmission Direct contact: The third most common method of transmission that occurs when body fluids, such as blood or mucus, or an infected area on another person’s body comes in contact with another individual Indirect contact: The transfer of infectious organisms from an infected individual to an intermediate object, such as water, milk, dust, food, toys, towels, eating utensils, animals, or insects, and finally to the new susceptible host

Illness only happens to “dirty” people. Illness only impacts those who are sick. Being reactive is the best way to manage illness. Illness is not specific to race, gender, or socio-economic status. Illness effects families proportionately.

Important Materials Needed: Quick Guide to Childhood Illnesses British Columbia Centre for Disease Control http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/Epid/Other/Epid_GF_childhood_quickguide_may_09.pdf Illinois Infant/Toddler daily sanitation guide https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=51494#:~:text=Wash%20all%20toys%20with%20soap,for%20each%20child%20for%20bathing.

Lesson Differentiation: ✔ Make a flip grid with the instructor or students modeling the symptoms of an assigned illness. Have other students identify what illness is being portrayed and mode of transmission. ✔ Students can make an informational flyer on Canva or Word to utilize technology or can hand-draw their submission if they do not have access to a computer or internet. ✔ Jumble steps for diapering, universal precautions, and handwashing and have students collaboratively put them in order. You can do this remotely in Zoom breakout rooms and have team leader submit the final document when finished for a prize. ✔ Make scenario cards with symptoms of common childhood illnesses which students will use to draft a parent letter what illness they suspect the child is affected with, inform parent/guardian of symptoms, the exclusion policy, and highlight which procedure(s) wi ll need to be emphasized to the staff if there is a positive diagnosis.