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 diseaseOrganisms that enter the

body•Communicable disease

Passed from person to person

•Non-communicable diseaseTransmitted by food or

animals

Immune System

• Produces antibodies

• Resist disease

• Antibodies destroy pathogens

• Disease-causing organisms

Health Precaution

s

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 Washing1. 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

AsthmaSymptoms:• Shortness of breath• CoughingCauses:• Dust• Strenuous exercise• Smoke

AllergiesSubstances:• Foods• Dust• PollenReactions:• Nasal congestion• Frequent sneezing

Head LiceSigns:• Itching• Red marksSpotted:• 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 NeglectSigns 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 HandsWithout 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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http://kidshealth.org/

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