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Who Will Rock the Cradle? ,
Edited by Phyllis Schlafly, ©1989, Page
108-109 |
As we look at modern trends, with millions both
in daycare and in nursing homes, we are compelled to conclude that, the
earlier you institutionalize your children, the earlier they will
institutionalize you.
“Home Grown Children Have the Advantage” by Dr. Raymond S.
Moore
Category = Politics |
Who Will Rock the Cradle?
Edited by Phyllis Schlafly, ©1989, Page 116 |
Children in daycare, especially infants and
toddlers, are at increased risk for acquiring and spreading infectious
diseases, compared to children not in daycare. They have more respiratory,
gastro-intestinal, skin and epidemic childhood infections, e.g., meningitis,
than are children in home care. Infectious diseases are more common and more
severe, and more complications occur in the younger ages. Important also is
the fact that daycare-related illnesses, e.g., hepatitis A, may be spread to
members of the household and to the community at large.
Health Risks from Daycare Diseases by Reed Bell, M.D.
Category = Disease |
Who Will Rock the Cradle? ,
Edited by Phyllis Schlafly, ©1989, Page
117 |
Why are infants and children in daycare at such
high risk for becoming infected? Because of their young age, their immune
systems are naturally immuno-deficient and have had no prior exposure to the
infectious agents abounding in the daycare setting. In group care,
particularly involving the very young infant and toddler, there is an
increased rate of exposure to infection—i.e., the infectious agents are more
prevalent—compared to home care.
Additionally, because of the nature and size of anatomic structure in the
young, they are at greater risk for secondary bacterial complications such
as otitis media (ear infections), pharyngitis (sore throats), tonsillitis,
laryngitis (croup), bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. Because of the
children’s lack of immunity, they are at greater risk for the development of
complicating invasive blood-borne infections, such as septicemia (blood
poisoning), meningitis, septic arthritis (infected joints), osteomyelitis
(infected bones), and abscess formation.
(Referring to the Public Health infectious disease model)
In the instance of young children: (1) the host is at high risk due to
relative immuno-deficiency and small anatomic structure; (2) the daycare
environment: hygiene, crowding (grouped), personnel; the agent: the
prevalence of infectious disease agents in young children.
Health Risks from Daycare Diseases by Reed Bell, M.D.
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