The Communicable Disease Nurse - with a focus on child care - is a resource to child care providers for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in the child care setting. The nurse plays an active role in the investigation of communicable diseases when they occur in child care and works closely with
Environmental Health in areas of sanitation.
Resources
New Immunization Requirement for Children in Child Care 2015
Annual Immunization Report
Pertussis Information
Alternative Sleep Position Waiver for Health Care Professionals
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Fact Sheet
Blood Exposure in a Child Care setting
Shigella Fact Sheet
Workshops
Workshops for Child Care Providers are offered on various health related topics including:
- ITS->SIDS
- Medication Administration
- Communicable Diseases
Workshops are approved by the NC DCDEE for 2.0 CHC's.
Workshops Location
Hal Marshall Building
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Questions
Contact Shawn Wilson for information about upcoming workshops at 980-314-9208 or via email .
County services are operating at a limited capacity. Questions about COVID-19? Call Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400