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Health and common illness in the Junior phase

This article discusses the importance of health in children, covering various topics such as safety, infectious diseases, transmission methods, and common childhood illnesses like chickenpox, measles, lice, and hand, foot, and mouth disease. It also provides information on taking and interpreting children's temperature and guidelines for when to administer medication or send a child home from school.

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Health and common illness in the Junior phase

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  1. Health and common illness in the Junior phase

  2. Matthew 19:14 King James Version (KJV) But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

  3. I am surrounded by children all day. So unless Dora sings it, Bob the Builder built it, Anna and Elsa approve of it or Peppa Pig stars in it. I have no clue what you are talking about

  4. Health • A Healthy Child is a Happy Child • The word "health" refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. • Health can be defined as physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and as a resource for living a full life. It refers not only to the absence of disease, but the ability to recover and bounce back from illness and other problems

  5. Your Responsibility Ensure a Safe and Healthy Environment Safety • Flooring • Stairs • Glass doors • Gates • Security Healthy • Clean • Pest Free • Non Infectious

  6. Disease a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms Viral Viruses cause familiar infectious diseases such as the common cold, flu and warts Does not respond to Antibiotics Bacterial A bacterial infection is a proliferation of a harmful strain of bacteria on or inside the body. Bacteria can infect any area of the body. Pneumonia, meningitis Responds well to Antibiotics

  7. Spread of Disease Droplet • Coughing • Sneezing Contact • Touching • Kissing • Bleeding Parasitic • Eating • Drinking

  8. Droplet Droplet transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on relatively large respiratory droplets that people sneeze, cough, drip, or exhale. They travel only short distances before settling, usually less than 3 feet. These droplets are loaded with infectious particles.

  9. Contact Direct contact transmission occurs when there is physical contact between an infected person and a susceptible person. ... Direct contact infections spread when disease-causing microorganisms pass from the infected person to the healthy person via direct physical contact with blood or body fluids

  10. Parasitic Parasites are organisms that live off other organisms, or hosts, to survive. Some parasites don't noticeably affect their hosts. Others grow, reproduce, or invade organ systems that make their hosts sick, resulting in a parasitic infection.

  11. Ringworm isn't a worm. It's a skin infection that's caused by moldlike fungi that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails. You can get it in any of these places -- and on your scalp. When you get it between your toes, it's what people call athlete's foot.

  12. Common Types of Childhood Illness Chickenpox (varicella) Coughs, colds and ear infections Diarrhoea and vomiting Fever and high temperaturesFood allergiesMeaslesMumpsRubella (German measles)LiceHand and Foot

  13. Chicken Pox If its Concert time it is Chicken Pox time Typically occurs in spring Spread by contact and droplet Incubation period = 14 to 21 days Blister type rash in clusters on face , head and trunk Contagious until the last blister has dried

  14. Measles vs German measles Measles Red runny eyes and nose High Fever Photophobia Red and white raised spots becoming large irregular blotchy red rash German Measles Mild fever General tiredness Pink generalised rash Raised Lymph glands behind the ears

  15. Lice Head lice are tiny parasites that live on the human head and feed on blood from the scalp. They can't fly or jump, They have claws that let them crawl and cling to hair. They spread through head-to-head contact, and sharing clothing, bed linens, combs, brushes, and hats. Can only return when free of infestation Certificate required

  16. Hand and Foot Mild, contagious viral infection common in young children Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. There's no specific treatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

  17. Fever How high is high? A normal temperature in babies and children is about 36.4c but this can vary slightly. A high fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38C or above. Everyone is different so its important to establish a base line

  18. Taking a Temperature Decide what type of thermometer works for you and stick to it Under the arm is best but add on 0.2 degrees If it beeps wait for the beep Forehead strips are mainly unreliable Don’t use specialised equipment if you have not been trained

  19. When to send Home Fever above 38 c Rash Green runny nose Diarrhoea more than twice in 60 min Vomiting repeatedly Unable to walk in a straight line unaided

  20. Medication and the Law Dispensing of Medication is for qualified staff only Child specific medication Locked away Labelled clearly Signed by parents Record of administration

  21. When to Come Back No Green runny nose No Diarrhoea No Vomiting No Lice No scabs No rash On Antibiotics for more than 3 days

  22. And then comes ‘the” Mother Knows more Knows better Is never wrong Her child is never wrong Thinks she is a clinical super specialist Gives advice based on

  23. Vaccinate or Not ? In existence since early 1900, Measles completely eradicated by 2000 in the US 2008 - No Vaccine Campaign 2018 saw 1000 measles infections with a 20% death rate Do Vaccines cause Autism or have we learnt to diagnose it better? The choice remains the parents as long as the risks are understood Many schools worldwide will not accept unvaccinated children

  24. Dispelling the myths Sugar does not cause Diabetes Lice do not jump Eating peanuts before 3ys old does not cause a nut allergy Dummies do not cause ‘buck teeth’ Cold Weather does not make you sick Dogs do not spread disease to humans

  25. First Aid Qualifications Be ready for any eventuality Jungle Gym Stairs Wall Desk Kids have a built in magnet on their forehead All Staff - Level 1 minimum Fully equipped first aid kit

  26. Medical Schemes Most childhood illnesses are payable in full Consultation Medication You have to know the rules Use the right network doctor Check the diagnostic code is correct Consider generic medication to avoid a co pay The schemes will not advertise this

  27. When all is said and done You have the most awesome opportunity to sew into the lives of these little ones Do it responsibly The world salutes you

  28. Protect yourself Know the Law Know the regulations Know your limitations Keep up to date on latest information Be one step ahead Ask , Ask and Ask again There is no such thing as a ‘silly” question it’s only silly people that don’t ASK

  29. Thank You ? Questions ?

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