Leila Is a Single Mother and Must Return to Work

Leila is a single mother and must return to work as soon as possible after the birth of her son. She has selected a well-know national day care for her infant son. The center staff has assured her that they disinfect the center on a regular basis. However, Leila should expect______During the first year of attendance.

A) twice as many infections as home-reared infants
B) as many infections as children in small day care homes
C) fewer infections than children in small day care homes
D) no differences in the number of infections as opposed to children in other settings