Click on the photos below to view or download individual articles
about health promotion in child care. (Click on the link in the
Source box to review the referring document.)
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Controlling the Spread of Infectious Disease
in Child Care Programs
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2000 Red Book™,
prevention of infections in child care is influenced by several
factors, such as the caregivers’ personal hygiene practices
and immunization status, environmental sanitation, food-handling
procedures, and ages and immunization status of the children.
This article provides information about specific childhood diseases,
as well as suggestions on how to promote good hygiene and health
habits in child care environments.
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Detecting Potential Hearing Problems in
Young Children
The lack of early detection of hearing problems in children
is a major public health problem. Learn more about the importance
of communicating with parents about language development, as
well as what to do when you are concerned about a child's hearing. |
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Exclusion Criteria Chart
Refer to this chart for exclusion criteria recommended by the
American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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Exclusion Criteria for
Mildly Ill Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that caregivers
of young children have clear policies for preventing and managing
illness in child care settings.
This article provides information about establishing and enforcing
such policies while also helping alleviate any crisis caused
by a child who is ill. |
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Ear Infections
Learn more about ear infections, the most
frequent childhood illness after the common cold. This one-page
fact sheet provides a list of symptoms as well as recommendations
for treatment. |
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Partnerships to Promote Mental Health
One of the greatest concerns for a child care provider is the
child who has behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Learn
how parents, child care providers, and health professionals
can work together to promote
optimal mental health through this informative article. |
Healthy Child
Care America Newsletter,
Fall 1999 |
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Promoting Oral Health in Young Children
Contrary to popular belief, the incidence of dental decay
(caries) is increasing, particularly among children in low-income
communities with limited access to dental services. This article
details ways in which caregivers can help link families with
little resources to quality dental care.
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