Incorporating content from the AAP 2003 Red Book(r) and color images from the Visual Red Book on CD-ROM, this new guide helps out-of-home caregivers prevent, identify, and respond to the most common childhood infectious diseases. Written in concise, nontechnical language and spiral-bound for easy use, the guide provides a valuable new tool to help caregivers handle child illness and communicate with health care professionals. The medical information is presented in an easy-to-understand style and tone. This new publication is meant to be a "bridge" publication that will allow pediatricians and child care workers to "speak the same language" and enrich the field of child care beyond the tools currently available. Puts critical child health information at your fingertips for fast, on-the-spot reference. Infection control measures; Health promotion and hygiene; Sanitation, disinfection, and maintenance; Hand washing; Diaper changing; Signs and symptoms of the ill child; Inclusion and exclusion criteria; Caregiver health; Situations requiring immediate medical attention.