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Managing Acute Gastroenteritis Among Children
2003
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article is about managing acute gastroenteritis in children. It describes the importance of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) using oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to treat …
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HEADS UP to Schools: Online Concussion Training
This online concussion training is for school professionals working with students in grades K-12. It helps them understand how concussions can impact students' learning and …
Mental Health Treatment Among Children Aged 5–17 Years: United States, 2021
This data brief reports that National Center for Health Statistics show in 2021, 14.9% of U.S. children aged 5–17 received mental health treatment. Older kids …
Cardiff Violence Prevention Model Toolkit
This toolkit helps communities prevent violence by using data from hospitals and police. Sharing information can show where violence happens most, allowing for better planning …
When It's Time To Leave: Summary of California Mass Evacuation Laws
This 4-page document summarizes the laws in California that play a vital role in ensuring that response personnel have the necessary authority to accomplish effective …
Winter Weather: Before, During, and After
This webpage explains how to stay safe during winter storms, highlighting the importance of preparing your home and car before a storm hits by gathering …
Monkeypox: Clinical Considerations for Pain Management
This webpage provides essential information for healthcare professionals on managing pain in mpox patients. It emphasizes the importance of assessing pain in all patients, particularly …
Fact Sheet: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries
This fact sheet outlines the U.S. response to the clade I mpox outbreak in several African countries. Following the WHO’s declaration of a Public Health …
Avoid. Spot. Treat: Frostbite & Hypothermia
This one-page infographic provides guidance for families and children in the prevention of and response to frostbite and hypothermia.
Preparing for the Health Effects of Drought: A Resource Guide for Public Health Professionals
This 44-page guide helps public health professionals prepare for droughts. It includes five modules covering topics like conducting a vulnerability assessment, communicating drought preparedness and …