Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs
Learn about strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in Head Start and child care programs.
These resources cover immunizations and vaccines for children, why they are important, and when children need them. Some resources are designed specifically for sharing with staff and families.
For resources related to staff and adult family members, check out Adult Immunizations.
Learn about strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in Head Start and child care programs.
Head Start programs can help make sure children are up to date on all routine vaccinations. Watch this webinar to learn how vaccinating children can reduce the likelihood of illness and serious complications.
Download and display these posters to promote vaccination, masks, and simple strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Explore these resources to find tools that staff can use to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for children, families, and staff in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Vaccines, especially the flu vaccine, are important protective measures. Head Start programs can make a big impact by encouraging staff, parents, and children to get these important vaccines to stay healthy.
This video introduces strategies and resources for child care health consultants to use to encourage staff and families to keep current with vaccinations and developmental screenings.
Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.
Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Check out the infographic below to learn why the best way to protect against mumps is to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Doctors recommend that all children get the MMR vaccine to be protected from these three potentially serious diseases.