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.
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.
Check out these resources to learn more about the requirement that Head Start programs have an evidence-based COVID-19 mitigation policy.
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.
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.
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.
This tip sheet includes strategies for communicating with families about COVID-19 vaccines for young children.
Explore this fact sheet for answers to FAQs about recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months through 5 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.