Pregnancy & Illness: What Germs to Avoid for a Healthy Pregnancy

Question
I am a child care consultant and spend a lot of time observing classrooms in child care centers. Frequently I arrive only to hear that there has been an epidemic of chicken pox, hand foot and mouth disease or the flu. Is there a laundry list of illnesses that I should not be exposed to during my pregnancy?  

Answer
Ideally you want to stay away from all ill people. Of course this is not really possible.
Some that are a most important to stay away from are 5th Disease and the flu.  
You should ask this to your Dr. for a more specific list applied to you and the area you live in.
Good luck to you.