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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.

Vision Screening Webinars

Learn how timely vision screening is an important step in early detection of any possible vision problems.

Zika

Learn the facts about Zika, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.

Impetigo

Learn the facts about Impetigo, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.

When Health Affects Assessment

Use this fact sheet to better understand how child health may impact assessment. It includes a list of tools that programs can use to improve child assessment strategies..

Dengue

Learn the facts about Dengue, 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.