Common Childhood Illnesses
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses common childhood illnesses.
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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.
Asthma
Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children in the United States. This resource can help you provide families with facts about asthma, including triggers and how to support children with asthma.
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.
Infectious Diseases
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.
Common Special Health Care Needs
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes four common special health care needs: asthma, severe allergies, seizures, and Type 1 diabetes.
Caring for Young Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease
This resource includes tips and information for Head Start staff and other early childhood program staff to care for a child with sickle cell disease.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Learn the facts about pertussis, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
Zika
Learn the facts about Zika, 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.
Shigella
Learn the facts about shigella, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone in your program has it.
