Explore these resources to find information and tools that staff can use to reduce the risk of infection for children, families, and staff in Head Start programs.

The discovery of head lice can be alarming, but families, teachers, and caregivers can manage lice with very little disruption to a child’s routine. Explore these tips for dealing with head lice.

Influenza, or “the flu," is a contagious disease that infects the nose, throat, and sometimes lungs. Learn more about the symptoms, how Head Start programs can address influenza, and proper hand-washing techniques.

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.

Learn about strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in Head Start and child care programs.