What Head Start or Child Care Programs Should Know About Dengue

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This article explains dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes. It describes symptoms like fever, headache, and rash. Severe cases need urgent medical care. Dengue is common in tropical areas and can't be spread through touch or saliva. To prevent it, use insect repellent and wear protective clothing. Keep your home free of standing water to stop mosquito breeding. There is no vaccine for dengue yet. The article also gives tips on talking to children about the disease calmly and clearly, ensuring they understand without fear.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Care; Child Day Care Centers; Dengue; Dengue Virus; Mosquito Control; Risk Factors; Schools; Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Mosquito Vectors

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

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