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Bunker, John F.; And Others – Journal of Allied Health, 1986
This paper examines critically the rationale behind providing HP/DP (health promotion and disease prevention) education for allied health professionals and discusses the implications of such education for professional preparation programs. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Curriculum Development
Wright, Russell G. – 1998
This book is designed for middle school students to learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event-based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork, independent research, hands-on investigations, and…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Disease Control, Group Activities, Hands on Science
Wright, Russell G. – 1999
This book is designed for middle school life science or physical science teachers to help their students learn scientific literacy through event-based science. Unlike traditional curricula, the event- based earth science module is a student-centered, interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented program that emphasizes cooperative learning, teamwork,…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Disease Control, Group Activities, Hands on Science
Ottenritter, Nan; Barnett, Lynn – 2002
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) instituted the Bridges to Healthy Communities project in 1995 as part of a 5-year strategy to develop campus-based programs for preventing HIV infection and related health problems among college students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsored the national effort through…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, College Role, Communicable Diseases, Community Colleges
Alaska State Dept. of Health and Social Services, Juneau. Div. of Family and Youth Services. – 1997
This booklet provides parents with information about immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases, balances the benefits and risk of vaccination, and responds to inaccuracies or misinformation about immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases. Section 1 presents a message to parents about vaccination. Section 2 offers facts about…
Descriptors: Child Health, Disease Control, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education
Kowalski, Jo Anne T. – 1997
This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to summarize what is known about HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and pediatric AIDS and applies this information to children in school settings. Questions and answers address the following topics: what the AIDS disease and HIV infection are; estimates…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Government Reform. – 2001
This document contains the proceedings of a hearing on April 6, 2000, before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform. The hearing addressed the increasing rate of children diagnosed with autism, possible links between autism and childhood vaccinations, and future needs of these children. After opening statements by…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Health, Children, Disease Control

McCann-Sanford, Thurma; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1982
This study assessed elementary school students' knowledge of upper respiratory tract infection and correlated it with parental socioeconomic status, ethnic background, and school absences. Schools chosen for the study represented different socioeconomic and ethnic populations. Students had a general knowledge of the etiology, symptoms, treatment,…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Cultural Differences, Disease Control, Educational Research

Way, Joyce W. – Journal of School Health, 1981
An effective way to prevent coronary heart disease in later life is to concentrate on preventive measures in the early years before coronary heart disease becomes established. Project SuperHeart, a heart disease intervention program for young children, includes physical fitness and classroom activities emphasizing basic nutritional habits. (JN)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Curriculum Development, Disease Control, Elementary Education

Hoppe, Elizabeth – Optometric Education, 1997
A study attempted to quantify risk of blood exposure in optometric clinical education by surveying optometric interns in their fourth year at the Southern California College of Optometry concerning their history of exposure or use of a needle. Results indicate blood exposure or needle use ranged from 0.95 to 18.71 per 10,000 patient encounters.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavior Patterns, Clinical Experience

Vernon, Mary E.; Bryan, Gloria; Hunt, Pete; Allensworth, Diane; Bradley, Beverly – Journal of School Health, 1997
Discusses school health services, adolescent immunization, current school immunization practices, and support for school-based immunization programs. Children and adolescents can receive preventive health services, including immunizations and monitoring of immunization levels. Expanding school health services could improve the immunization levels…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Disease Control

Diekema, Daniel J.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1996
A survey of student affairs deans at 108 medical schools found most schools required hepatitis vaccination, evidence of immunity, or waiver refusing vaccination. Nearly all required health insurance, and usually offered a plan, but fewer offered disability insurance. Schools often held students responsible for costs of vaccination, serologic…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Deans, Disabilities, Disease Control
Skaros, Susan – Camping Magazine, 1996
AIDS and hepatitis B are diseases caused by the viruses HIV and HBV, respectively, which are spread in blood and body fluids. HBV is 100 times more contagious than HIV. Diligent implementation of universal precautions, an exposure control plan, use of personal protective equipment, a vaccination program, and ongoing staff and camper education can…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Camping, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control

Paikoff, Roberta L. – Journal of Negro Education, 1996
Describes research aimed at informing and improving AIDS prevention efforts for urban African American youth and their families during the children's transition to adolescence. Also presents are a theoretical model and preliminary descriptive data focusing on the implications for preventive intervention work and the need for ongoing collaboration…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Black Youth, Cooperation, Developmental Psychology
Texas Child Care, 2003
Asserts that child care workers must follow basic health and sanitary practices to minimize the chance of illness and promote good health. Highlights the following strategies: (1) monitoring staff health; (2) maintaining a healthy environment; (3) managing infections; and (4) reporting infectious illnesses. Specifically addresses pregnant staff,…
Descriptors: Child Care Centers, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Classroom Environment