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Participation of Children and Adolescents in Live Crisis Drills and Exercises
This policy statement discusses including children in crisis drills, like active shooter exercises. It describes how these drills can help prepare kids but also warns …
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Firearm Violence Prevention
This webpage presents the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocacy efforts and priorities regarding firearm violence prevention. It provides links to learn more about their …
DisasterCast: Planning for Civil Unrest
This American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) DisasterCast series video (under 13 minutes) interviews Dr. Joelle Simpson, who shares recommendations on how planning with community partners …
Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Colorado,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· New York Medical College
This article is about improving communication and increasing the uptake of vaccines. It describes how vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that can be prevented by …
Practical Strategies for Implementing Trauma-Informed Care
This course equips pediatricians with the skills to identify and respond to childhood trauma and traumatic stress, emphasizing the importance of relational health in child …
Trauma-Informed Care and Resilience Promotion
The course "Trauma-Informed Care and Resilience Promotion" helps pediatricians and healthcare workers understand childhood trauma. It describes how trauma affects health, development, and social outcomes. …
COVID-19 Testing Guidance
This webpage provides information for pediatricians on when and how to test children for COVID-19. It describes testing reasons, such as symptoms or close contact …
Protecting Kids from Wildfire Smoke: Actions for California Schools
· Stanford Medicine,
· Stanford University,
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU),
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· U. S. Environmental Protection Agency,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This document emphasizes the urgent need for schools to protect children's health amidst intensifying smoke and wildfire seasons, alongside addressing indoor air quality improvements crucial …
Protecting Your Child: The Complete Guide to Childhood Immunizations
This video series by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) educates parents on the importance of childhood vaccinations. Covering topics like the childhood immunization schedule, …
Pediatric Simulation Best Practices
The Pediatric Simulation Best Practices webinar is for those involved in simulation-based events, focusing on setting learning objectives and preparing for educational activities. It describes …