Health & Safety Resources for Tennessee Childcare Providers: Measles Preparedness
Welcome to our dedicated resource hub for Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals in Tennessee. As childcare providers, you are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe and healthy. We have compiled these tools, templates, and guides to help your facility prepare for and respond to potential public health concerns, with a current focus on Measles.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before using the materials on this page, please read the following carefully:
- Legal Review Recommended: The sample notification letters provided below are templates. You should vet this language with your legal counsel or attorney prior to distribution to ensure it meets your facility's specific liability and privacy requirements.
- Not Medical Advice: The information provided here is for educational and administrative purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always advise parents and staff to consult with their healthcare providers regarding symptoms and vaccinations.
- Local Jurisdiction: While some of these materials draw from multi-state resources (such as the NCDHHS), Tennessee providers must always prioritize and follow the official guidance of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) and your local county health department regarding outbreak reporting, exclusion policies, and quarantine rules.
📋 Educator & Facility Guidance
A comprehensive preparedness checklist specifically designed for early childcare settings to ensure your facility is ready.
ECE Guidance DocumentA quick-reference guide built specifically for teachers and ECE staff to understand the basics of Measles identification and protocol.
Measles Info for EducatorsCommunication & Screening Templates
A customizable template to notify families if a potential or confirmed exposure occurs within your facility. (Reminder: Please have your attorney review this document before sending).
View/Download Notification LetterIf your facility starts receiving call-outs for fever or rash, use this sample screening script to ask the right questions, track symptoms, and determine if public health escalation is necessary.
View/Download Screening Tool📚 General Materials & Vaccine Education
An excellent compilation of general materials curated by the NCDHHS. While it covers various states, the foundational public health principles are highly applicable to ECE environments everywhere.
Access the General Materials GuideWhen families have questions about the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, providing accurate, science-based information is critical. We highly recommend these parent-friendly resources.
MMR Vaccine Info — Voices for Vaccines