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Infections in Day-care Centers

Infections in Day-care Centers Abstract The most recent US Department of Labor statistics indicate that nearly half of the number of mothers with infants under 1 year of age are working outside the home (The New York Times, March 16, 1986, p 25). This fraction is an increase over previous estimates, and there is reason to believe that this trend will continue. A variety of arrangements have been devised to care for these and older children, ranging from baby-sitting to more structured day-care centers. The objective of these arrangements is to allow parents to work. When children are ill, alternatives may be required. To address this need, day-care centers specifically designed to care for sick children are being established (Time, Feb 17, 1986, p 57). The exact number of well or sick children cared for in any of these arrangements is unknown. The proportion regulated and the degree of enforcement can only be surmised. The number References 1. Brunell PA: Changing social trends: Day care . Pediatr Infect Dis 1985;4:574-575.Crossref 2. Brunell PA: Varicella in day care . Rev Infect Dis 1986;8:589-590.Crossref 3. Haskins R, Kotch J: Day care and illness: Evidence, costs and public policy . Pediatrics 1986;77:951-982. 4. Preblud S: Varicella complications and cost . Pediatrics 1986;78:728-735. 5. Stagno S, Pass RF, Dworsky E, et al: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection . N Engl J Med 1982;306:945-949.Crossref 6. Pass RF, Hutto C, Reynolds DW, et al: Increased frequency of cytomegalovirus infection in children in group day care . Pediatrics 1984;74:121-126. 7. Pass RF, Hutto C, Ricks R, et al: Increased rate of cytomegalovirus infection among parents of children attending day care . N Engl J Med 1986;314:1414-1418.Crossref 8. Lemon FM: Type A viral hepatitis: New developments in an old disease . N Engl J Med 1985;313:1059-1067.Crossref 9. Hadler SC, Webster HM, Erben JJ, et al: Hepatitis A in day-care centers . N Engl J Med 1980;302:1222-1227.Crossref 10. Hall CB, Douglas G, Geiman JM, et al: Nosocomial respiratory syncytial virus infections . N Engl J Med 1975;293:1343-1346.Crossref 11. Black RE, Dykes AC, Anderson KE, et al: Handwashing to prevent diarrhea in day-care centers . Am J Epidemiol 1981;113:445-451. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

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Abstract The most recent US Department of Labor statistics indicate that nearly half of the number of mothers with infants under 1 year of age are working outside the home (The New York Times, March 16, 1986, p 25). This fraction is an increase over previous estimates, and there is reason to believe that this trend will continue. A variety of arrangements have been devised to care for these and older children, ranging from baby-sitting to more structured day-care centers. The objective of these arrangements is to allow parents to work. When children are ill, alternatives may be required. To address this need, day-care centers specifically designed to care for sick children are being established (Time, Feb 17, 1986, p 57). The exact number of well or sick children cared for in any of these arrangements is unknown. The proportion regulated and the degree of enforcement can only be surmised. The number References 1. Brunell PA: Changing social trends: Day care . Pediatr Infect Dis 1985;4:574-575.Crossref 2. Brunell PA: Varicella in day care . Rev Infect Dis 1986;8:589-590.Crossref 3. Haskins R, Kotch J: Day care and illness: Evidence, costs and public policy . Pediatrics 1986;77:951-982. 4. Preblud S: Varicella complications and cost . Pediatrics 1986;78:728-735. 5. Stagno S, Pass RF, Dworsky E, et al: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection . N Engl J Med 1982;306:945-949.Crossref 6. Pass RF, Hutto C, Reynolds DW, et al: Increased frequency of cytomegalovirus infection in children in group day care . Pediatrics 1984;74:121-126. 7. Pass RF, Hutto C, Ricks R, et al: Increased rate of cytomegalovirus infection among parents of children attending day care . N Engl J Med 1986;314:1414-1418.Crossref 8. Lemon FM: Type A viral hepatitis: New developments in an old disease . N Engl J Med 1985;313:1059-1067.Crossref 9. Hadler SC, Webster HM, Erben JJ, et al: Hepatitis A in day-care centers . N Engl J Med 1980;302:1222-1227.Crossref 10. Hall CB, Douglas G, Geiman JM, et al: Nosocomial respiratory syncytial virus infections . N Engl J Med 1975;293:1343-1346.Crossref 11. Black RE, Dykes AC, Anderson KE, et al: Handwashing to prevent diarrhea in day-care centers . Am J Epidemiol 1981;113:445-451.

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American Journal of Diseases of Children – American Medical Association

Published: Apr 1, 1987

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