Protecting Young Children from Hearing Loss
Watch this video to learn about protecting young children's hearing and strategies to share with staff and families about preventing ear infections and injuries.
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.
Watch this video to learn about protecting young children's hearing and strategies to share with staff and families about preventing ear infections and injuries.
This webinar highlights how Head Start staff can support children and families in developing healthy habits using resources from Sesame Street in Communities.
COVID-19 vaccination protects people by building immunity to the coronavirus that causes this disease. Use these resources to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines.
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.
Learn about the effects of lead on young children and how to prevent exposure in drinking water.
Hear from Marco Beltran, senior program specialist from the Office of Head Start, about testing water for lead in Head Start facilities.
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 (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.
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.