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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)—Child Care and Schools

Inflammation (ie, redness, swelling) of the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids

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Norovirus—Child Care and Schools

A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.

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Mumps—Child Care and Schools

A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands

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Mouth Sores—Child Care and Schools

Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush

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Mosquito-borne Diseases—Child Care and Schools

Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.

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Mononucleosis—Child Care and Schools

A disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.

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Monkeypox: What You Need to Know

In the rare event that an adult in your household develops monkeypox, share this information with your pediatrician and discuss what you can do to protect your child from infection. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about monkeypox.

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Molluscum Contagiosum—Child Care and Schools

A skin disease caused by a virus, somewhat similar to warts

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Meningitis—Child Care and Schools

An infectious disease causing swelling or inflammation of the tissue covering the spinal cord and brain.

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Measles—Child Care and Schools

Yes.