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.
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.
Building Healthy Habits with Sesame Street in Communities
This webinar highlights how Head Start staff can support children and families in developing healthy habits using resources from Sesame Street in Communities.
Medical Homes and Well-Child Checkups
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses medical homes and well-child checkups.
Why Should Head Start Programs Test Water for Lead?
Hear from Marco Beltran, senior program specialist from the Office of Head Start, about testing water for lead in Head Start facilities.
Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
Testing Water for Lead in Head Start Facilities
Head Start programs have a role in reducing lead exposure in children. Watch these short videos to learn more about lead exposure in young children and how Head Start programs can test their water for lead.
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.