Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Diseases
Use these resources to learn about common diseases, such as the flu, colds, and COVID-19. Discover infection control strategies that can prevent the spread of disease in early childhood settings. Also learn about what to do if a child in your program is sick.
Influenza
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.
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.
Preventing Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood Programs
Learn about strategies to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in Head Start and child care programs.
Protect Your Child with Vaccines
Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.
Measles
Learn the facts about the measles, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
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.