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The Flu: What Parents Need to Know
The webpage provides essential information for parents about the flu. It covers flu symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches), how the flu spreads, and …
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Prioritizing Pediatric Preparedness During National Preparedness Month
This webpage emphasizes the importance of including children in preparedness efforts to ensure their safety and well-being during disasters. It highlights the vulnerabilities of children …
Project Insight
“Project Insight” was developed for 10th and 11th grade high school students in the Washington, D.C metro area to learn about disaster preparedness, social drivers …
Malaria Facts for Families & Caregivers
This article explains that malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes, causing symptoms like fever and chills. It is common in Africa, parts of Asia, …
FAQ: Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the U.S.
This article reports on five malaria cases in the U.S., acquired from mosquitoes in Texas and Florida. It describes how malaria spreads, mainly through mosquito …
Facts About Candida auris in Children
This article is about Candida auris, a fungus causing severe illness in hospitals. It describes how C. auris can resist treatment and spread easily, especially …
BD BACTEC Blood Culture Media Shortage
The Pediatric Pandemic Network's page on the BD BACTEC blood culture media shortage informs pediatric clinicians about a national scarcity of aerobic and anaerobic bottles …
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae: Overview of the Outbreak
The Pediatric Pandemic Network's page on the Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak details a significant rise in infections, particularly among children aged 2–17, since spring 2024. It …
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
The Pediatric Pandemic Network's pertussis resource page educates families and caregivers about whooping cough—a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis. It outlines early …
Preventing the Transmission of Dengue Fever Among Families and Communities
The Pediatric Pandemic Network's page on preventing dengue fever offers families and caregivers practical guidance to reduce transmission risks. It explains how dengue spreads via …