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Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs
This 59-page manual helps early childhood programs create emergency plans to keep their facilities safe before, during, and after emergencies. It describes how to prepare, …
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2022-2023 Recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD): The Mental Health Crisis in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Lessons Learned
This document outlines recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD), based on their public meeting held on January 18, 2023. They …
NBSB (National Biodefense Science Board) Report on the Strategic Improvements to the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
2018
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
This NBSB report focuses on improving the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). It describes ways to make NDMS better at responding to emergencies like natural …
REMM Prototype / Template for Pediatric Hospital Orders During a Radiation Emergency
This document describes a sample set of hospital orders for treating children during a radiation emergency. The template can help doctors and nurses know what …
Collaboration with Key Partners Tool
This tool helps states create child care disaster plans. It describes how to work with important partners to ensure children's safety during emergencies. The tool …
Use of Telemedicine Among Office-Based Physicians, 2021
2023
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· The National Telehealth Policy Resource Center
This data brief describes how telemedicine use among office-based doctors increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, nearly 90% of doctors used telemedicine, up from …
MedlinePlus: Nirsevimab-alip
2024
· American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This webpage provides drug information on nirsevimab-alip (brand name: Beyfortus®). It addresses why and how it should be used, special precautions, and side effects.
Blast Injuries: Pediatrics
2009
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This fact sheet describes how to treat children after a bomb blast. Children have different needs than adults in emergencies. Key points include brain, chest, …
Blast Injuries: Essential Facts
2009
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This fact sheet describes the effects of bomb blasts and explosions on the human body. Injuries can be unique and severe, often involving multiple penetrating …
Blast Injuries: Prehospital Care
2009
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This fact sheet describes how prehospital care is crucial during terrorist bombings, which can cause many injuries. It highlights the need for EMS systems to …