Continuing Education
How Dangerous is Dengue?
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article explains how dangerous dengue fever can be. It describes dengue as a mosquito-borne illness that causes high fever, severe headaches, and joint pain. …
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Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite …
Satisfaction With the Humanitarian Response to the 2010 Pakistan Floods: A Call for Increased Accountability to Beneficiaries
2013
· Johns Hopkins University,
· ChildLife Foundation
This article examines how people felt about the help they got after the 2010 Pakistan floods. It describes a survey of 1,800 households and finds …
The Injury Burden of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: A Stratified Cluster Survey
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the injury impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. A survey was conducted in January 2011 to estimate injury rates and medical needs …
Legal Issues Affecting Children With Preexisting Conditions During Public Health Emergencies
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the legal challenges faced by children with preexisting health conditions during public health emergencies. It highlights issues like disrupted treatments and separation …
The Use of Haddon’s Matrix to Plan for Injury and Illness Prevention at Outdoor Music Festivals
2015
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Flinders University
This article describes how Haddon's Matrix is used to prevent injuries and illnesses at outdoor music festivals. It explains that these events can lead to …
Pediatric Disposition Classification (Reverse Triage) System to Create Surge Capacity
This article describes a system called Pediatric Disposition Classification, or reverse triage, to help hospitals manage more patients during emergencies. It focuses on safely discharging …
Extreme Weather-Driven Disasters and Children’s Health
This article discusses the impact of extreme weather-driven disasters on children’s health. It highlights how events like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can have severe consequences …
Barriers and Challenges of Infant Feeding in Disasters in Middle- and High-Income Countries
2021
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Save the Children
This study reviewed challenges faced by disaster responders and mothers in middle/high-income countries (MICs/HICs) regarding infant feeding during disasters, particularly in disaster and conflict situations, …
Changes Needed in the Care for Sheltered Persons: A Multistate Analysis from Hurricane Katrina
2009
· Johns Hopkins University
This study summarizes the health needs of approximately 30,000 displaced persons who resided in shelters in eight states following Hurricane Katrina. The analysis of medical …