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Medical Countermeasures for Children in Public Health Emergencies, Disasters, or Terrorism
This policy statement discusses the need for medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect children during public health emergencies, disasters, or terrorism. It highlights that many MCMs …
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Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2020]
2020
· Harvard Medical School,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Yale University,
· Children's Hospital Colorado,
· University of Colorado,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This policy statement can assist clinicians and policymakers on safeguarding children and minimizing harm from chemical or biological attacks. While federal programs support public health …
Field Testing a Head-Of-Household Method to Dispense Antibiotics
2007
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Philadelphia Department of Public Health,
· Thomas Jefferson University
This article describes a study by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on how quickly and accurately antibiotics can be given to families during an …
Community Reception Center (CRC) Overview Video
The 13-minute training video provides an overview of Community Reception Center (CRC) operations for public health personnel and response partners. CRCs are established post-radiation emergency …
REMM: Initial On-site Activities During a Radiation Emergency
This website provides guidance for managing the scene and victims during a radiation emergency. Key actions include notifying authorities, controlling the incident perimeter, establishing command, …
MRC Mission Set- Community Reception Center (Radiation Response)
2023
· National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),
· Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
This document outlines the scalable response capabilities of MRC units for radiological incidents, including roles in population monitoring, decontamination, medical evaluation, and logistical support. It …
Radiation Emergencies: Community Reception Centers
This website provides comprehensive public guidance on steps to take in radiologic emergencies. It covers important topics such as initial response procedures, the role of …
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
This article reviews pediatric anthrax cases from 1900 to 2005. It describes how children with anthrax show different symptoms than adults. The study found that …
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2006]
This policy statement explains how children can be affected by chemical or biological terrorism, describing the need for better plans to protect kids during such …
Biological Incident Annex to the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plan
This Biological Incident Annex (BIA) to the Response and Recovery Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOP) replaces the 2017 BIA to the Response FIOP. The BIA …