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Winter 2020/2021 E-News

January 22, 2021

Our Winter 2020/2021 newsletter that was released earlier this month is now also available in Spanish. As we continue with the NC COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, the newsletter includes information, updates, and resources on immunizations and vaccines that early educators will … Read more

Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting

November 10, 2020

It’s time for the 2020 annual child care immunization reporting. Click here to read more about requirements for immunizations for children in child care and here to view the memo and get the instructions and worksheets from the NC Department … Read more

Influenza: Plan Ahead – Flu Season is Here

October 18, 2019

Information from the Healthy Child Care Pennsylvania ECELS Program The influenza (flu) virus is common and unpredictable. It can cause serious complications, even in healthy children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 136 influenza-related pediatric deaths for … Read more

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

July 26, 2019

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Use the resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) to assist in communicating to … Read more

National Infant Immunization Week is April 27 – May 4, 2019

April 26, 2019

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities. Milestones Reached Several important milestones in … Read more

Chatham County Child Care Health Consultant Receives Recognition Award

December 19, 2018

Congratulations to Chatham Child Care Health Consultant, Dorothy Rawleigh! She received the Public Health Staff Recognition Award through the NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation’s 2018 Child Health Recognition Awards program. The award was presented at the NC Public Health Association conference in … Read more