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# All Staff must submit a completed Health Assessment by a physician.
# Staff should submit their annual flu vaccine record.  
# Our center complies with all recommendations from the local health jurisdiction.  
# Staff members who have a communicable disease are expected to remain at home until no longer contagious.  
# Staff members are encouraged to consult with their health care provider regarding their susceptibility to vaccine-preventable diseases. 
# Staff who are pregnant or considering pregnancy are encouraged to inform their health care provider that they work with young children. When working in child care settings there is a risk of acquiring infections which can harm a fetus or newborn. These infections include Chicken Pox (Varicella), CMV (cytomegalovirus), Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum), and Rubella (German measles or 3-day measles), In addition to the infections listed here, other common infections such as influenza and Hand Foot and Mouth disease can be more serious for pregnant women and newborns. Good handwashing, avoiding contact with ill children and adults, and cleaning of contaminated surfaces can help reduce those risks.
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