Health
Information on Swine Flu:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/infantcare.htm
http://www.pimahealth.org/disease/swineflu/swine_flu_arizona.html
http://www.maricopa.gov/public_health/hottopics/current/swineflu.aspx
http://www.azdhs.gov/flu/swine/index.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
It adds up — Healthy children = ready to learn, ready to succeed.
The science of human growth and development tells us that high-quality health care and adequate nutrition before and after birth are fundamental to promoting healthy child development.
A healthy pregnancy leading to a healthy birth sets the stage for a healthy infancy during which a baby develops physically, mentally and emotionally into a curious and energetic young child. Research also tells us that access to health care services is one of the most effective ways for reducing infant and early childhood health problems and developmental delays. Essential health services include well-baby check-ups, on-time immunizations, oral health screenings beginning at age one, and periodic screening to determine that children are meeting developmental milestones. These preventive health practices lead to timely follow-up care and services when health problems or developmental delays are detected.
Parents and guardians, pediatric health providers, and early care and education providers are partners in assuring that babies and young children receive preventive and routine health care they need for healthy brain development and school readiness.
First Things First is working from a statewide perspective and regional partnership councils are addressing regional needs to achieve an early childhood development and health system that is accessible to families so that children will have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.