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  • COVID-19 (30)
  • Health screening (20)
  • Child immunizations (18)
  • Infection control (12)
  • Diseases (11)
  • Adult Immunizations (11)
  • Vision (7)
  • Lead poisoning (6)
  • Hearing (6)
  • Child illnesses (5)
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting (5)
  • Physical activity (4)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (3)
  • Active play (2)
  • Home visiting (2)
  • Motor development (2)
  • Sleep (2)
  • Safe environments (2)
  • Hand-washing (2)
  • Tummy time (2)
  • Staff Physical Health (2)
  • Assistive technology (1)
  • Child assessment (1)
  • Child care (1)
  • Child care programs (1)
  • Cognition (1)
  • Developmental screening (1)
  • Homelessness (1)
  • Well-Child care (1)
  • Air quality (1)
  • Challenging behaviors (1)
  • Medical home (1)
  • Facilities planning (1)
  • Healthy eating (1)
  • Staff Wellness (1)

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  • Home Visitors (1)

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  • Article (48)
  • Publication (27)
  • Video (25)
  • Podcasts (1)
  • Topic Page (1)
  • Press Release (1)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (8)

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  • Healthy Home Visiting (1)
  • Child Care Health Consultation Webinar Series (1)
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.

Immunization Schedules

Find current immunization schedules (from the CDC) for children ages birth through 6 years old, catch-up schedules for children birth to 18 years old and the adult schedule by vaccine and age group.

Final Rule on Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs

Watch this webinar to hear Office of Head Start leadership discuss the Final Rule on Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs.

Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs

Check out these resources to learn more about the requirement that Head Start programs have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy.

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.

Head Start Mask Announcement

In the near future, the Administration for Children and Families intends to publish a final rule to formally remove the requirement for masking in Head Start programs.

Pediatric Vaccines and Other COVID-19 Considerations for Program Year 2022-23

View this webinar to learn more about the most up to date COVID-19 health and safety information as well as strategies for increasing pediatric vaccination uptake.

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.

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