Young Children and Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
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.
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.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory tract infection that can cause severe illness. This resource helps staff learn more about RSV, which almost all children get at least once by the time they are 2.
Why It's Important to Get an Influenza Vaccine Every Year
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.
Selecting and Using Cleaning, Sanitizing, or Disinfecting Products
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.
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
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.
Schedule for Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting
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.
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.
How to Help Families Experiencing Homelessness Access Quality Health Care for Their Children
This resource describes the health care needs of children experiencing homelessness, and it has tips for helping families access quality health care for their children.