Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Opioid Vaccines

09/01/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Published: 9/2019. This two-page fact sheet provides information about opioid vaccines, which are medical therapies designed to block opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl, from entering the brain or spinal cord, thus preventing addiction and other negative effects. While none are approved for use yet, they could be useful for at-risk individuals, patients in drug recovery programs, or first responders who might accidentally come into contact with deadly opioids that can be absorbed through the skin. (PDF)

Summer Safety Tips for Early Care and Education Programs

06/27/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Administration for Children and Families [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (ACF). Published: 6/27/2019. This resource, part of the Embracing Health and Wellness Series, provides tips and resources about summer safety and weather limits for early care and education programs. Topics include sunscreen and UV protection, hydration, water and playground safety, and insects and insect repellent. (Text)

Planning for Winter Emergencies

05/14/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Administration for Children and Families [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (ACF). Published: 5/14/2019. Head Start and early childhood programs in areas that experience extreme cold should have a plan for handling winter emergencies. This resource, part of the Embracing Health and Wellness Series, provides tips programs can use to prepare for emergencies such as frostbite, hypothermia, and loss of power; respond to frostbite and hypothermia; and stay informed about possible bad winter weather. (Text)

Responding to Potentially Violent Situations

05/14/2019 12:00 AM EDT

Source: Administration for Children and Families [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (ACF). Published: 5/14/2019. Head Start and child care programs need to know how to prepare for and respond to a variety of emergency situations, including potentially violent ones. This tip sheet, part of the Embracing Health and Wellness Series, reviews recommended responses for children, families, and staff, and provides resources to guide programs in creating or revising emergency plans for violent situations. (Text)