Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

Arthritis is swelling and pain of the joints. When this problem is chronic, the most common form is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Kidney and Other Urinary Tract Problems

Nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 18 months and 8 years. Boys are affected more often than girls. A child may come to the child care or school with the diagnosis or may develop it while enrolled.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Immune Thrombocytopenia

The treatment team may consist of the primary care provider and a hematologist.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hydrocephalus and Shunts

Hydrocephalus is the abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), within the brain. Hydrocephalus can be caused by a structural defect in the brain or spine that blocks CSF and causes it to accumulate. Sometimes a brain injury, especially one that causes bleeding, can interfere

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hip Problems

What are hip problems in children and how common are they?

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Heart Defects, Structural

Thirty-five thousand babies are born every year in the United States with these problems, according to the American Heart Association.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hepatitis

Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Most of the time, hepatitis is caused by a viral infection of the liver. The most common types are hepatitis A, B, and C.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Heart Conditions, Nonstructural

Approximately 4,000 children are diagnosed with Kawasaki disease every year and most are younger than 5 years.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Hearing Loss and Deafness/Hard of Hearing

The Care Plan for children with hearing loss may include

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Babies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be