Child Care Influenza Information
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Basics
- Influenza (Flu) Information for Child Care Settings
Fact sheet for child care providers on influenza including symptoms, vaccination, and ways to prevent the flu from spreading.
- Influenza - Parent Fact Sheet for Children in Childcare/PreK Programs (PDF:16KB/1 page)
- Spanish (PDF:17KB/1 page)
- Hmong (PDF:17KB/1 page)
- Somali (PDF:17KB/1 page)
These fact sheets for Childcare and Pre K programs are from the Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual. Attention: Non-MDH link
Additional Resources
- Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfection: Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual
General information about cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting; guidelines for specific items commonly used in the childcare and school setting; and a checklist for choosing a disinfectant other than bleach.
- Cover Your Cough for Schools, Childcare, and the Community
Posters, brochures, and other materials that you can use to help teach people to cover their cough.
Vaccine Information
- Live Attenuated
Influenza Vaccine (LAIV): A Safe and Effective Choice
Concerned about FluMist? Is it safe and effective?
- Your Child with Asthma Needs a Flu Shot!
This CDC podcast discusses the importance of the influenza vaccine for children with asthma. Attention: Non-MDH link
Spotlight
Voluntary quality assurance program for community vaccinators.
Order Influenza Immunization Materials
Health care worker flu vaccination program.
2011-12 Minnesota Fall Flu Guide
Attention: Non-MDH link
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 (TTY: 651-201-5797) for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.