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While enduring the long bone-chilling nights of winter, Idahoans eagerly anticipate the arrival of the warm, blue sky days of summer. Unfortunately, the Summer of 2020 will undoubtedly be vastly different to the one longed for in winter. Due to COVID-19, summer activities will be altered from summers past.

Make sure your bleach and hand-sanitizers meet recommended ingredient standards for your safety and the safety of your business.

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Information from our Health & Safety Consultants about COVID-19

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Children are not alone in contracting illnesses: Infectious diseases are the most common health and safety risk for child care professionals.

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Child care professionals can be a great promoter of immunizations, including the influenza vaccine. We want to prevent flu cases in facilities across the state.

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No caregiver ever wants an accident to happen. Here are some tips to help avoid some of the most common and critical injuries that can happen in an early care and education setting.

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There are a number of things your program can do to limit the spread of head lice.

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As part of licensing and ICCP requirements, child care providers have been asked to regularly practice certain drills.