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Children's Health
Young child

As children grow, they start forming habits that can have a lifelong impact. It’s never too early to start helping children learn healthy habits and behaviors.

The information found here is for parents and the many people who support and provide services for them. Together we can help children grow up healthy and ready to learn.

 

Kids at school
Health at School
There is a strong, well-established link between health and learning. Students’ health impacts attendance, test scores, and the ability to pay attention in class.
Healthy Kids Learn Better
School-based Health Centers
Two children
Infant and Child Immunization
Immunizations are an excellent way to protect your child against many childhood diseases.
Immunization requirements for school and child care
Vaccine safety
Child looking out window
Lead Poisoning and Exposure to Lead
Resources for parents, families, contractors, local health departments, lead paint professionals, child care and school staff and medical providers.
Lead-safe Schools and Child Care
Lead-safe Families
List of certified inspection and abatement specialists
The new RRP Rule (Renovation, Repair, Painting)
Tools for County Health Departments
Boy holding toothbrush
Oral Health
Information about oral health care and prevention, and oral health issues in Oregon
Care and Prevention
Dental Sealants
School Fluoride