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CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses
This fact sheet is designed to help school nurses: protect students from concussions and other serious brain injuries; recognize the signs of a concussion and …
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Immigrant and Refugee Health: Refugee Health Domestic Guidance
This webpage provides guidance for medical screening of refugees in the United States, aiming to improve their health, prevent diseases, and introduce them to the …
Example: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Patient Handoff between a Healthcare Facility and a Transporting Ambulance
The guidance provides a standard procedure for safely transferring patients from a healthcare facility to an ambulance. It describes steps to ensure clear communication and …
Leaving During an Emergency
This webpage provides tips for families on how to prepare for emergencies. It describes the importance of having a plan in case you need to …
Public Health Preparedness Checklist: Measles Clusters and Outbreaks
This checklist helps health departments get ready for measles outbreaks. It describes steps like reviewing emergency plans, training staff, and ensuring vaccine supplies. The checklist …
Firearm Homicides of U.S. Children Precipitated by Intimate Partner Violence: 2003–2020
This study looks at how intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to firearm deaths of children in the U.S. from 2003 to 2020. It uses data …
A Framework for Monitoring RSV Prevention Product Effectiveness in the United States
This article outlines a framework for CDC's RSV immunization effectiveness program, focusing on evaluating current immunization policy, informing future policy, boosting confidence in immunization, and …
Emergency Kit Checklist: Kids and Families
This webpage provides a checklist for creating an emergency kit for families with children. It describes the essential items needed, such as water, food, first …
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
This action guide is designed for K-12 school leaders to help improve students' mental health. It describes six strategies: increasing mental health knowledge, promoting mindfulness, …
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 …