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Infectious Disease Fact Sheets

Child sitting at a table while being blown her nose.Explore these fact sheets to learn more about infectious diseases in early childhood settings. Each fact sheet includes information about the symptoms and steps programs can take to reduce the spread of the disease and partner with families.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory tract infection that can cause severe illness. This resource helps staff learn more about RSV, which almost all children get at least once by the time they are 2.

Tuberculosis

Learn the facts about tuberculosis (TB), how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Measles

Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.