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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
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Medical Countermeasures for Children in Radiation and Nuclear Disasters: Current Capabilities and Key Gaps
This article is about how to protect children during radiation and nuclear disasters. It describes the current ways we can help kids in these situations, …
Clinical Treatment of Monkeypox
This webpage describes the clinical treatment of mpox, focusing on tecovirimat (TPOXX) as a potential treatment option. It explains that while there is no FDA-approved …
Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of Vaccine for Monkeypox Prevention in the United States
This resource provides comprehensive information on using JYNNEOS and ACAM2000 vaccines to prevent mpox. JYNNEOS is the primary vaccine used in the ongoing clade II …
Diagnostic Testing for Monkeypox
This resource provides essential guidelines for diagnosing mpox using real-time PCR tests. It details the process for specimen collection, handling, and testing, ensuring accurate results. …
Getting Tested for Monkeypox
This webpage describes how to get tested for mpox. Testing is recommended if you have a rash that looks like mpox or had close contact …
Signs and Symptoms of Monkeypox
This webpage describes how mpox spreads through close contact with infected people or animals, and by touching contaminated objects. The virus can spread from skin-to-skin …
How Monkeypox Spreads
This webpage describes how mpox spreads through close contact with infected people or animals, and by touching contaminated objects. The virus can spread from skin-to-skin …
Clade I Monkeypox Outbreak Originating in Central Africa
This webpage details the Clade I mpox outbreak originating in Central Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has reported over 27,000 …
Monkeypox: If You're a Close Contact
This webpage describes what to do if you are a close contact of someone with mpox. You should watch for symptoms like rash, fever, and …