Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Infectious Disease Fact Sheets
Explore these fact sheets to learn more about infectious diseases in early childhood settings. Each fact sheet includes information about the symptoms and steps programs can take to reduce the spread of the disease and partner with families.
Influenza
Influenza, or “the flu," is a contagious disease that infects the nose, throat, and sometimes lungs. Learn more about the symptoms, how Head Start programs can address influenza, and proper hand-washing techniques.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory tract infection that can cause severe illness. This resource helps staff learn more about RSV, which almost all children get at least once by the time they are 2.
Impetigo
Learn the facts about impetigo, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Dengue
Learn the facts about dengue, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Shigella
Learn the facts about shigella, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Measles
Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Ebola
Learn more about this serious transmissible disease that can be fatal. It is caused by an Ebola virus found in several African countries. Outbreaks have been sporadic.
Zika
Learn the facts about Zika, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Enterovirus
Learn the facts about enterovirus, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.