Baton
Rouge, LA - In response to the Ebola threat, the Department of Health and
Hospitals (DHH) has sent the message below to child care partners.
This
update is in regards to the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in
Africa, and its potential impact on those that may travel to the region.
Guidance
documents for child care centers have been posted on the CDC website, which can be accessed at the links
below.
- Facts about Ebola poster:
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/infographic.pdf
- Questions and Answers on
Ebola: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/qa.html
We
hope that these resources help to educate and inform child care providers
across the state. Please see the CDC webpage for the most current
information. To discuss a possible exposure, or report a suspected case,
contact the Office of Public Health at 504-568-8313 or after hours
800-256-2748.
For
additional information from the SU Ag Center, contact Dr. Kasundra Cyrus,
Specialist, Family and Human Development, at 225-771-2032; or kasundra_cyrus@suagcenter.com
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com
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