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Page 1: Promoting Good Health Chapter 11 By: Iris Sánchez.

Promoting

Good Health

Chapter 11

By: Iris Sánchez

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•Antibodies•Vaccine•Child abuse•Child neglect

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•Pathogens•Communicable diseases•Non-communicable diseases

•Infectious diseases

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•Grand mal seizure•Petit mal seizures•Immunization •Immune system

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Children and

Disease

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•Infectious diseaseOrganisms that enter the

body•Communicable disease

Passed from person to person

•Non-communicable diseaseTransmitted by food or

animals

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Immune System

• Produces antibodies

• Resist disease

• Antibodies destroy pathogens

• Disease-causing organisms

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Health Precaution

s

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Healthful Air• Proper air circulation• Ventilation

*Outdoor play*• Weather & pollution

*Indoor play*• Small groups• Cover mouth when sneeze or cough

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

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Sanitizing

* One part mixed bleach* Four parts of water

–Toys–Eating tables–Diapering surfaces

* Label sanitizing products

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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

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Universal Precautions

• Wear disposable latex gloves• Covered trash container• Clean with disinfectant

–Walls –Floors–Diapering areas

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Monitoring Illness

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Health Checks and Screenings

• Caregivers take note of:– Appearance– Attitudes– Behavior

• Physical signs of ill health:– Watery eyes– Harsh coughing– Discharge from the nose

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Notifying Parents

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

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Maintaining Health Records

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

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Special Health

Conditions

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

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

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Head LiceSigns:• Itching• Red marksSpotted:• Back of the neck• Behind the ears• Top of head

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Epilepsy• Petit mal seizures

– Clouded consciousness– Few muscles twitch

• Grand mal seizure– Complete loss of consciousness– Stiffening of the body

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Diabetes* Lack of insulin

• Medication

• Special diet

• Eat at regular intervals

• No excessive exercise

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HIV and AIDS• Acquiring HIV

– Blood

– Semen

– Breast milk

• Enrollment of children– Confidentiality

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Weather Related Health

Problems

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• Hypothermia–Low temperature

• Frostbite–Numbness

–White or grayish-yellow skin

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• Heat exhaustion–Dizziness

–Fatigue

–Loss of fluid and salt

–Intense perspiration

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Child Abuse and

Neglect

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Child Abuse

Physical abuse:–Bumps

–Bruises

–Burns

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Sexual abuse:–Genital exposure–Touching personal body parts

Emotional abuse:–Hurtful language

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Child NeglectSigns of neglect:

• Lack of adequate cleanliness• Nutrition• Sanitary shelter• Clothing• Medical care

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Prevention• Help prevent

• Put an end

• Workshops for adults

• Support groups

• Parents anonymous

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Children’s Emotional

Health

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Signs:–Unusual aggression or

laziness–Complaints of a pounding

heart–Unusual anxiety or fear–Nervous tics or habits–Stuttering

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–Trouble falling asleep

–Changes in appetite

–Unwillingness to try new things

–Withdrawing from activities

–Displaying a sense of hopelessness

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What Can You Do to Help?

1. Listen

2. Talk to them

3. Provide books on problems

4. Consistent routine

5. Work with parents

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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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