Children’s Mercy Kansas City
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    Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Burden and Nirsevimab Effectiveness in Young Children From 2023-2024
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2024
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
          
            
            · U.S. Public Health Service, 
          
            
            · University of Rochester, 
          
            
            · University of Cincinnati, 
          
            
            · Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 
          
            
            · Vanderbilt University, 
          
            
            · Texas Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · Baylor College of Medicine, 
          
            
            · University of Washington, 
          
            
            · University of Pittsburgh, 
          
            
            · Children's Mercy Kansas City
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This study looks at the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children during the 2023-2024 season. It describes how two new RSV prevention …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2023
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 
          
            
            · University of Nebraska Medical Center, 
          
            
            · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 
          
            
            · University of Nebraska, 
          
            
            · Courageous Parents Network, 
          
            
            · National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 
          
            
            · Children's Mercy Kansas City
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article focuses on helping families cope after losing a child or teenager. It describes the emotional challenges parents and siblings face during this difficult …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Parent-ish
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
  
          
        This webpage features Parent-ish, a resource for parents provided by Children’s Mercy. The site offers helpful information and advice on parenting topics, health tips, and …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Safe Sleep, Safe Babies
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
  
          
        This webpage describes ways to keep babies safe while they sleep. It explains that babies should always sleep on their backs, alone, and in a …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Talking to Kids About Tragedies
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2019
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · Children's Mercy Kansas City
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This webpage describes how parents and caregivers can talk to kids about tragic events. It suggests being honest but using age-appropriate language, listening to children's …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    We Care (Trauma-Informed Care)
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
  
          
        This webpage explains how trauma-informed care is used to support children and families. It helps people who have experienced difficult or stressful events by understanding …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Powering Families: A Learning Series from Children’s Mercy
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
  
          
        This webinar series offers guidance to parents and families to support their children’s health and well-being. It covers important topics, including safety and mental health, …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
  
          
        This webpage offers resources available for children who have complex medical needs. It lists programs, support services, and helpful links for families and caregivers. The …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    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 …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    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 …