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.
Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Why It's Important to Get an Influenza Vaccine Every Year
Learn why it’s important to get an influenza vaccination every year. Find out how getting a flu shot not only protects you from influenza, but it protects your loved ones and those closest to you.
Selecting and Using Cleaning, Sanitizing, or Disinfecting Products
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting surfaces are important steps to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Explore this guidance and the product label, which gives specific information on usage.
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
Use these resources to help you get a handle on cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting in early childhood programs and reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
This resource can help in developing a schedule for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. Having a schedule reduces the risk of spreading infectious diseases to children, staff, and visitors.
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs: Course Overview
This video shares infection control strategies for creating a healthy environment for children and staff. It also includes an overview of the iPD course, Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs.
How to Help Families Experiencing Homelessness Access Quality Health Care for Their Children
This resource describes the health care needs of children experiencing homelessness, and it has tips for helping families access quality health care for their children.
Creating a Staff Wellness Action Plan (SWAP)
A Staff Wellness Action Plan (SWAP) allows your program to be intentional about creating a workplace that values staff wellness, mental health, and physical health. This resource will help you develop your own SWAP.
Moving with the Brain in Mind
Learn how movement activities can support brain development and learning in this two-part course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs
Learn about strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in Head Start and child care programs.