A Toolkit for Early Care and Education Providers
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Early care and education (ECE) providers and other childcare professionals are pivotal in supporting routine vaccinations and protecting children, families, and communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. In many ECE settings, up-to-date vaccination is a prerequisite for child enrollment. These programs are instrumental in fostering kindergarten readiness and aiding families in being up-to-date on their children's vaccinations before the start of school to promote a healthy, conducive learning environment. As respected figures within their communities, ECE providers possess opportunities to engage and assist families in ensuring their young children are fully immunized with all Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended childhood vaccines, including the flu, COVID-19, and measles.
This actionable toolkit has been curated to support ECE providers across various settings, including center-based childcare, family childcare, Head Start, or other early learning, early intervention, and preschool/pre-kindergarten programs delivered in schools, homes, or other settings. The toolkit contains evidence-based strategies, tools, and resources that can be used to communicate with families in helping protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
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thank the reviewing organizations for their constructive and insightful contributions to this educational toolkit: ACF, NCHBHS, NACCHO, Pennsylvania State University Extension - Better Kid Care, and Child Care Aware of America.
Additional Resources:
Interested in additional immunization resources? Visit PHF's Immunization Center for tools, training, and educational material for health professionals, or for questions, contact Gabrelle Taylor at gtaylor@phf.org,