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 Welcome! Respiratory Infections in Child Care Most frequent cause of absence from child care Infants and toddlers in child care have 6-10 respiratory infections per year Who is responsible for antibiotic misuse and overuse? Some Parents/Patients Say ... “I can’t take any more time off from work.” “The doctor gave my child an antibiotic the last time he had this problem.” “Let’s try an antibiotic so she doesn’t get sick later. Some Doctors Say ... “Parents are demanding  antibiotics.” “I want my patients to be  satisfied with their  medical care.” “It’s faster to write a  prescription than to  explain why it isn’t  needed.” Some Child Care Providers Say ... “I can’t have sick kids at my child care.” “How do I keep the parents pleased?” “How do I know if it’s just the sniffles or something more serious?” When Are Antibiotics Needed? When Are Antibiotics Needed? Ear infections Sinus infections Viral OR Bacterial Infection Rising Rate of Serious* Infections Resistant to Antibiotics What Causes This Problem? Antibiotics are prescribed for the wrong reasons! Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescriptions For colds 18.0 million For coughs 13.0 million For fluid in the ear 7.0 million For non-strep sore throats 6.5 million For green or yellow runny noses 6.5 million TOTAL: 50 million!! Disinfection Wash all surfaces thoroughly with a bleach solution: 1Tbs bleach to 1 gallon of water All toys that go into children’s mouths should be washed and disinfected between uses Children Often Get Antibiotics for Colds and Coughs 44% 75% Myths Facts about Antibiotics Myths and Facts Myth: Taking antibiotics means a child can return to childcare sooner Fact: Antibiotics cannot prevent the spread of viral illnesses If antibiotics are needed, children should stay home until they are fever-free and well enough to participate in activities Myths and Facts Myth: Children with cold and flu symptoms wil