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Wildfire Smoke: A Guide For Public Health Officials
2019
· California Air Resources Board,
· AirNow,
· California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Forest Service,
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This document provides guidance for state, tribal, and local public health officials on preparing for and responding to wildfire smoke events. It emphasizes the health …
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Easy as ABC: Three Steps to Protect Your Child During Emergencies in the School Day
This infographic helps families and schools prepare for emergencies like hurricanes. It describes three steps: A) Ask how you will reunite with your child during …
Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
This website focuses on children with special healthcare needs during disasters. It provides information to help caregivers and emergency planners support these vulnerable children in …
Children and School Preparedness: Before, During, & After an Emergency
This webpage on children in disasters provides essential information for parents and caregivers on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. It …
Elucidating the Outpatient Burden of RSV Disease in Children
This commentary refers to an article titled "Burden of RSV Infections Among Young Children in Primary Care: A Prospective Cohort Study in Five European Countries …
Cost-Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness
2024
· University of Michigan,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Public Health Service
This study evaluates the benefits and cost-effectiveness of a vaccine for pregnant women to protect babies from RSV, a virus that can cause serious illness …
Reunification with Children After a Disaster or Emergency
This CDC website on children in disasters reunification provides comprehensive guidelines and resources on reuniting families during emergencies. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and …
About Children in Disasters
This webpage serves as a resource for individuals looking to understand and address the specific needs of children in emergency situations. It delves into the …
The Impact of Lead Exposure on Children and Adolescents: Current Updates
Ths video covers a collection of articles about how lead exposure affects young people. It describes the latest information from experts on this important public …
Reports of Encephalopathy Among Children with Influenza-Associated Mortality — United States, 2010–11 Through 2024–25 Influenza Seasons
The report describes cases of encephalopathy in children who died from influenza in the U.S. between 2010 and 2025. Encephalopathy is a serious brain condition …