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DCFS Clarifies Use of Disinfectants in Day Care Centers
Hospital-based group day care centers do not have to use two different types of disinfectants to fulfill conflicting regulations, according to Division of Child and Family Services staff person Anne Carmody...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an educational tools section with free downloadable print materials.
Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) - California offers a downloadable child care tool kit, a PTA campaign kit for use in schools and a "Wash the Germs Away" handwashing kit.
Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction Coalition (MARR) offers free downloadable educational materials for adults and children featuring the Resistance Ranger.
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care - Save the Antibiotic campaign features a downloadable middle school activity kit, free educational materials and fun interactive games for kids.
Germ Stopper on the CDC site offers tips to stop the spread of germs at home, work and school, as well as downloadable poster for adults, youth, schools and child care centers.
Do Bugs Need Drugs? offers a program for early childhood educators and children ages two to five years of age.
The Scrub Club is an interactive site designed for children ages three to eight to teach the handwashing process. The site also includes a downloadable teacher's guide, activities and posters.
The Virginia Department of Health offers a child care kit with parent handouts and activities for teachers to use with children at your center.
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