What Daycare Providers should do about the Swine Flu

The Swine Flu is all over the news, so I’m sure you have thought about it and your parents are concerned about it.  So as a daycare provider, what should you do?

First, know that swine flu is just the flu.

• It spreads the same way other flu viruses spread.
• This strain is not abnormally deadly.
• This flu is very treatable with current medicine.
• You should take the same precautions you would with this flu as you would with any others: wash hands frequently, keep children at home who have fevers, and if you feel like you might be getting a fever / flu, take the day off to recover.

I’ve put more information over on the forum: Swine flu and what you should do about it as a Daycare Provider.

Don’t forget, this is a time when it is very important to let parents know what you are doing about this flu outbreak.  A quick note home or email will do wonders to calm fears.

All the Best,

Kris Murray

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