Fact Sheet-07-28 Food Safety Tips for Nevada Child

Along with pregnant women, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, infants and young children are at great risk for foodborne diseases. This is because infants and children do not have a fully developed immune system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized and approximately 5,000 Americans die each year from foodborne illness. In a recent survey completed by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 32 % of child caregivers indicated that they prepare food for their clients while experiencing diarrhea. This publication will help you to learn more about what caregivers should look for during the preparation of food to prevent foodborne illness