Influenza
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
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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New Report Urges Congress to Address Children’s Physical and Mental Health Care Needs in Planning for Future Pandemics and Disasters
The Pediatric Pandemic Network highlights a Children's Hospital Association report urging Congress to prioritize children's unique physical and mental health needs in future pandemic and …
Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy or Encephalitis (IAE) and Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE)
The Pediatric Pandemic Network's page on Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy (IAE) and Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) highlights the severe neurological complications that can arise in children following …
Pediatric Respiratory Virus Surge Response - Fall/Winter 2022-23
This after-action report discusses the Pediatric Pandemic Network's (PPN) efforts to assist in responding to the pediatric respiratory medical surge incident during Fall/Winter 2022-23. It …
Protect Your Family and Community: Essential Tips for Staying Healthy During Respiratory Illness Season
This Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) video guides families and caregivers in safeguarding their communities during respiratory illness outbreaks. It highlights strategies such as vaccination, hand …
Pediatric Preparedness for the Winter Viral Surge
This guide provides tips for improving hospital preparedness, considering the surge of pediatric viral infections in winter. The tips include having enough medical supplies, making …
P-MOCC Establishing a Pediatric Critical Care Safety Net During a Pediatric Surge Event
This 5-minute video features Dr. Ron Ruffing, Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) lead for Deployable Assets. He talks about barriers faced by Pediatric Medical Operations Coordinating …
ASPR TRACIE Roundtable: Lessons Learned from the Pediatric Tripledemic – Systems, Staff, Space, and Supplies
2023
· ASPR TRACIE,
· Region V for Kids
This webinar shares lessons from the Pediatric Tripledemic, focusing on systems, staff, space, and supplies. It describes how hospitals managed challenges like medication shortages and …
Summer 2023 ACIP Update: RSV Prevention and Updated Recommendations on Other Vaccines
2023
· University of Colorado,
· Children's National Hospital,
· University of South Florida,
· University of Alabama at Birmingham,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
This article describes updates from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) about vaccines for children. It highlights new recommendations for using nirsevimab, a monoclonal …
Pediatric Surge [Resources]
This webpage features resources to help healthcare workers manage increases in pediatric viral respiratory illnesses that affect hospital capacity. It provides links to the Centers …