Promoting Good Health Chapter 11 By: Iris Sánchez

Antibodies Vaccine Child abuse Child neglect

Pathogens Communicable diseases Non-communicable diseases Infectious diseases

Grand mal seizure Petit mal seizures Immunization Immune system

Children and Disease

Infectious disease Organisms that enter the body Communicable disease Passed from person to person Non-communicable disease Transmitted by food or animals

Immune System Produces antibodies Resist disease Antibodies destroy pathogens Disease-causing organisms

Health Precautions

Healthful Air Proper air circulation Ventilation *Outdoor play* Weather & pollution *Indoor play* Small groups Cover mouth when sneeze or cough

Cleanliness *Reduce pathogens* Bathrooms Drinking fountains Walls Kitchen Blankets Toys

Sanitizing * One part mixed bleach * Four parts of water –Toys –Eating tables –Diapering surfaces * Label sanitizing products

Hand Washing 1.Turn on warm water 2.Rub your hands with liquid soap 3.Wash all surfaces 4.Rinse well 5.Dry hands 6.Turn of water using paper towel

Universal Precautions Wear disposable latex gloves Covered trash container Clean with disinfectant –Walls –Floors –Diapering areas

Monitoring Illness

Health Checks and Screenings Caregivers take note of: –Appearance –Attitudes –Behavior Physical signs of ill health: –Watery eyes – Harsh coughing –Discharge from the nose

Notifying Parents Send letter that identifies: The illness or condition Associated symptoms Typical length of the illness Suggested treatment Point when child can return

Maintaining Health Records Records include: Physician’s Reports Health Histories Emergency Forms Medication Forms

Special Health Conditions

Asthma Symptoms: Shortness of breath Coughing Causes: Dust Strenuous exercise Smoke

Allergies Substances: Foods Dust Pollen Reactions: Nasal congestion Frequent sneezing

Head Lice Signs: Itching Red marks Spotted: Back of the neck Behind the ears Top of head

Epilepsy Petit mal seizures –Clouded consciousness –Few muscles twitch Grand mal seizure –Complete loss of consciousness –Stiffening of the body

Diabetes * Lack of insulin Medication Special diet Eat at regular intervals No excessive exercise

HIV and AIDS Acquiring HIV –Blood –Semen –Breast milk Enrollment of children –Confidentiality

Weather Related Health Problems

Hypothermia –Low temperature Frostbite –Numbness –White or grayish-yellow skin

Heat exhaustion –Dizziness –Fatigue –Loss of fluid and salt –Intense perspiration

Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse Physical abuse: –Bumps –Bruises –Burns

Sexual abuse: –Genital exposure –Touching personal body parts Emotional abuse: –Hurtful language

Child Neglect Signs of neglect: Lack of adequate cleanliness Nutrition Sanitary shelter Clothing Medical care

Prevention Help prevent Put an end Workshops for adults Support groups Parents anonymous

Children’s Emotional Health

Signs: –Unusual aggression or laziness –Complaints of a pounding heart –Unusual anxiety or fear –Nervous tics or habits –Stuttering

–Trouble falling asleep –Changes in appetite –Unwillingness to try new things –Withdrawing from activities –Displaying a sense of hopelessness

What Can You Do to Help? 1.Listen 2.Talk to them 3.Provide books on problems 4.Consistent routine 5.Work with parents

In Your Hands Without the support of adults, children can not achieve good physical and emotional health. As a child care professional, children are, indeed, in your hands.

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