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Helping Kids Navigate Tragic Shootings at Schools and Other Events
This article explains how parents and caregivers can help children cope after tragic events like school shootings. It explains signs of stress or trauma to …
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Nirsevimab to Reduce Infant Morbidity From Respiratory Syncytial Virus
This article describes how nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, helps prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants. RSV is a common virus that can …
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Nirsevimab and RSVpreF Vaccine Prevention Strategies for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease in Infants: A Canadian Immunisation Research Network (CIRN) Study
2023
· York University,
· Yale University,
· Dalhousie University
This study looks at the cost-effectiveness of two strategies to prevent RSV disease in infants in Canada. It describes using nirsevimab, a long-acting antibody, for …
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Nirsevimab and Maternal Rsvpref Vaccine Strategies for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Among Infants in Canada: A Simulation Study
2023
· Yale University,
· York University,
· Dalhousie University
This study in Canada assessed cost-effectiveness of nirsevimab and RSVpreF for preventing RSV in infants. Modeling different interventions showed immunizing the birth cohort with nirsevimab …
Outbreak Response and Incident Management: SHEA Guidance and Resources for Healthcare Epidemiologists in United States Acute-Care Hospitals
2017
· University of Connecticut,
· Dalhousie University,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City,
· The University of Chicago Medicine,
· University of Illinois Chicago,
· Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
This article guides healthcare epidemiologists in U.S. acute-care hospitals on handling outbreaks and managing incidents. It describes strategies and resources from the Society for Healthcare …
Apps for Providers - Children's Mercy
This page describes Children's Mercy Apps for Providers, which are tools designed to help healthcare providers manage and refer patients. These apps offer resources and …
Oral Versus Intravenous Rehydration for Treating Dehydration Due to Gastroenteritis in Children
This article compares oral and intravenous rehydration for children with dehydration from gastroenteritis. It describes that both methods are effective, but oral rehydration is cheaper …
Compliance of Camps in the United States With Guidelines for Health and Safety Practices
2015
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City,
· Pennsylvania State University
This study looks at how well camps in the United States follow health and safety guidelines. It shows that most camps have ties with emergency …
Primary Care Preparation for Children with Medical Complexity for Emergency Encounters in the Community
This article aims to assist primary care providers (PCPs) in preparing children with medical complexities (CMC) and their families in preparing for disasters and navigating …