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A Message to Early Childhood Providers

Those of you caring for young children have a very special trust to protect the health of those in your charge. Whatcom County Health Department understands the importance of your role and we want you to be successful in protecting the youngsters in your care from the new 2009 H1N1 influenza.

The links below provide resources and basic information to help Whatcom County early childhood programs implement recommendations from CDC Guidance for Child Care and Early Childhood Providers dated September 4, 2009.

Please Check this Site Regularly for Updates

Guidelines and References

• WCHD Child Care Dismissal and Closure Policy Statement
• CDC Communications Toolkit for Early Childhood Providers
• Stay Home When Sick Recommendations
• Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1 Influenza from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Communications and Documents

• Parent letter - influenza vaccination information
• Attendance and Symptoms Record
• Early Childhood Program Absenteeism Report
• Parent letter template for early childhood providers 09/10/09
  • Word
  • PDF
• Health Department letter to early childhood providers
• Actions Steps for Parents of Children at High Risk of Complications from the Flu

Health Promotion Materials

• Be a Germ Buster Poster
• Cover your Cough Poster
• Help Prevent the Spread of Germs Flier
• Healthy Habits Stop Germs Poster
• Child Care Provider Influenza Vaccination Poster