Flu
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
JIT Learning Series | Management of the Pediatric Patient - Respiratory Viruses
This video describes managing respiratory viruses in children, highlighting signs of distress and treatment options to improve care during seasonal outbreaks. It describes how doctors …
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Reports of Encephalopathy Among Children with Influenza-Associated Mortality — United States, 2010–11 Through 2024–25 Influenza Seasons
The report describes cases of encephalopathy in children who died from influenza in the U.S. between 2010 and 2025. Encephalopathy is a serious brain condition …
Common Immunization Questions from Parents
This webpage describes common questions parents have about vaccines. It explains that babies' immune systems can handle vaccines and that they protect against serious diseases. …
Childhood Immunization Discussion Guides
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides helpful discussion guides for childhood immunizations on their webpage. These guides aim to assist parents and healthcare providers …
The Importance of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination for People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Association of University Centers on Disabilities
This commentary article highlights the importance of flu shots for people with disabilities during COVID-19. It describes how people with disabilities are at higher risk …
FluView Interactive
This webpage features FluView Interactive, a tool from the CDC that shows flu data in different ways. It describes how users can see information about …
Improving Pediatric Preparedness Performance Through Strategic Partnerships
2012
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Northwestern University,
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
This commentary discusses how strategic partnerships between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) improved pediatric preparedness …
Mother (of all Pandemics) and Her Naughty Children: 100 Years of Behaving Badly
This one-hour video is about the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed over 50 million people worldwide. It describes how scientists study this deadly virus to …
Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Science and Countermeasures
This article discusses the lack of adequate medical attention given to influenza, highlighting the need for better preparedness in the United States for a potential …
Strengthening Pediatric and Public Health Collaboration to Protect Children's Health During a Pandemic
2024
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Albany Medical College,
· Adams County Health Department,
· Texas Medical Association,
· New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article explores insights gained from past pandemics like 2009 H1N1 influenza and the 2019 coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the vital role of pediatric providers. Strengthening …