In this Pediatrics episode, we walk through Chapter 6, which focuses on childhood communicable and infectious diseases and the nurse’s role in prevention, assessment, and management. We’ll review principles of infection control, including standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and proper hand hygiene to reduce the spread of disease. You’ll also hear an overview of common pediatric infectious diseases, immunization schedules, vaccine administration, contraindications, and strategies to support families with vaccine education and safety. This episode provides a comprehensive, exam-focused review to help nursing students understand how infectious diseases affect children and how nurses promote protection and public health across pediatric care settings.