Flu
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
Evaluation of an Unplanned School Closure in a Colorado School District: Implications for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
2015
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
This brief report describes a school closure in Colorado due to flu-like illness. It looks at how families were affected by the closure, such as …
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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 …
Public Response to Community Mitigation Measures for Pandemic Influenza
2008
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article reports the findings of a national survey on public response to community mitigation interventions for a severe pandemic influenza outbreak. The survey indicates …
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Among Child Care Center Directors in 2008 and 2016
2017
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Mississippi State University,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Pittsburgh
This study examined how prepared child care center directors were for pandemic influenza in 2008 and 2016. The survey found that readiness was low both …
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 …
Common Winter Illnesses in Kids
2024
· Children's Health
This webpage discusses five common winter illnesses that children may experience, including symptoms, prevention tips, and when to seek medical attention. It provides valuable information …
Hospital-Based Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response: Strategies to Increase Surge Capacity
This article describes how a children's hospital prepared for the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic. They increased space in the emergency department and used different areas …
Respiratory Virus Prevention [Toolkit]
This California Department of Public Health (CDPH) toolkit includes resources such as fact sheets, posters, videos, and social media graphics to educate the public on …
Providence Virtual Pediatric Grand Rounds: Tripledemic: Cover Your Sneeze, Please!
This webinar is about the "Tripledemic," focusing on RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. Speakers share their expertise on these illnesses affecting children, discussing symptoms, risk factors, …