1. Promoting Good Health Chapter 11 By: Iris Sánchez

3. Antibodies Vaccine Child abuse Child neglect

4. Pathogens Communicable diseases Non-communicable diseases Infectious diseases

5. Grand mal seizure Petit mal seizures Immunization Immune system

6. Children and Disease

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

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

9. Health Precautions

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

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

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

13. 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

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

15. Monitoring Illness

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

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

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

19. Special Health Conditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

26. Weather Related Health Problems

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

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

29. Child Abuse and Neglect

30. Child Abuse Physical abuse: –Bumps –Bruises –Burns

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

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

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

34. Children’s Emotional Health

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

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

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

38. 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.

39. Related links: http://kidshealth.org/

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