Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start programs promote the physical, social, and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Physical Health
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.
Shigella
Learn the facts about Shigella, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Enterovirus
Learn the facts about Enterovirus, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Tuberculosis
Learn the facts about tuberculosis (TB), how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Measles
Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Childhood Milestones: 2 Months To 5 Years - Watch Your Child For Signs of Lead Exposure As They Grow
Use this infographic about Lead exposure to learn how Lead can impact a child's growth and development. Share it with families.
Mumps Vaccine: Preventable Diseases Infographic
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.
Vision Screening Webinars
Learn how timely vision screening is an important step in early detection of any possible vision problems.
Zika
Learn the facts about Zika, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Impetigo
Learn the facts about Impetigo, how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your program has it.