Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest guidance and recommendations, the new third edition of this award-winning quick reference guide provides the latest information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this 'must-have' guide provides:Content from AAP's premier source of information on infectious diseases, the Red BookQuick reference fact sheets on more than 50 common infectious diseases and symptoms that occur in children in group settingsEasy-to-read explanations on how infectious diseases spreadStrategies for limiting the spread of infectionWhen exclusion is indicated and not indicatedGuidance about which situations require immediate helpImmunisation schedulesReady-to-use sample letters and forms for parents or referrals