Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that can cause severe illness. Almost all children will get RSV at least once by the time they are 2. This resource will help staff learn more about RSV.
Infection control
These resources provide information on steps to ensure a healthy and safe environment for children and staff. They address strategies to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases, such as handwashing; immunization; cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting; maintaining a healthy environment; and screening and testing for communicable diseases.
Steps to Stay Healthy
These posters feature strategies to stay healthy. Display them to remind staff and families of the steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
These posters highlight important reasons to make sure all children over 6 months of age are vaccinated against COVID-19. Display them to remind families about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Masks
These posters emphasize the benefits of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide tips on how to choose a mask.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Adults
These posters highlight important reasons to make sure all adults are vaccinated against COVID-19. Display them to remind those who work, volunteer, or visit your programs about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs
Learn about strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in Head Start and child care programs.
Strategies to Promote Staff Physical Health and Infection Control
View this webinar to learn about the recommended components of staff health exams. Discover strategies to manage stress, reduce the risk of infectious illness, and prevent injuries.
COVID-19 Risk Reduction Strategies: Posters
Download and display these posters to promote vaccination, masks, and simple strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Managing Infectious Diseases: Immunizations
Infectious diseases can pose great risks in early education settings. This video addresses immunizations as an approach to managing infectious diseases in early education settings.