Health Alert
It has recently been reported to the center that your child may have been exposed to Srreptococcal Sore Throat- "Strep".
What it is:
Strep throat is a bacterial infection. Not every sore throat is strep.
How it spread:
Inhaling respiratory droplets from an ill person spreads strep throat. It is usually sperad by sneezing or coughing, or indirectly by contact with hands or objects ( such as drinking cups or eating utensils) contaminated with nose or mouth discharges of an infected person ( respiratory spread).
What to look for:
Strep can only be diagnosed with a labortory throat culture.
What you can do:
Have your child wash his/her hands frequently
Always practice good personal hygiene. Encourage your child to cover his/her mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Dispose of soiled tissues after a runny nose. Always follow with proper hand washing.
Do not allow your child to share eating utensils, food, or drinking cups.
Wash and sanitize toys mouthed by infants and toddlers.
If you suspect your child has been infected:
Call your childs pediatrician and inform them of your child's sysmptoms
Notify the center if the doctor diagnoses Strep Throat.
Your child may ruturn 24 hours after antibiotics has been started.
What we are doing to prevent the spread:
Children and staff practice proper hand washing techniques frequently.
Staff and children are encouraged to cover the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Soiled tissue is disposed of properly after wiping a runny nose and mouth.
Children will never share eating utensils, food, or drinking cups.
Infant and toddler toys will be sanitized daily (or as often as needed).
A child that displays any sign or symptoms of Strep Throat will be isolated from the other children and the parents will be notified to pick up the child.
