Influenza
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
Video: Influenza in Children: Education Session
The video is a virtual session organized by TREKK and the University of Manitoba, featuring Dr. Karen Gripp. The session lasts for 44 minutes and …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1: History, Current Situation, and Outlook
2025
· Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,
· Medical University of Vienna,
· University of Saskatchewan,
· University of New York at Stony Brook
This article describes the history and current situation of the H5N1 avian influenza virus. It explains how the virus has spread from birds to mammals, …
Respiratory Infection Surge Sounds a Wake-Up Call for Pediatric Emergency Care
2022
· Yale New Haven Health System,
· Yale University
This STAT News article discusses the urgent need to expand pediatric emergency care capacity in the U.S. amid surges of respiratory illnesses like RSV, flu, …
Respiratory Viruses Vaccine Recommendations
This site provides vaccine recommendations for respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. It describes who should get vaccinated and when. Everyone 6 months and …
Clinician-Parent Discussions About Influenza Vaccination of Children and Their Association With Vaccine Acceptance
This article investigates how clinicians communicate with parents about influenza vaccination and the impact of these communication strategies on parental vaccine decision-making. The study involved …
Health Care Workers' Ability and Willingness to Report to Work During Public Health Emergencies
This article presents the findings of a county-wide survey conducted among 9211 health care workers in Washington state. The study aimed to evaluate the readiness …
Pre-Pandemic Planning Survey of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Children's Hospital: Ethical and Workforce Issues
2010
· University of Colorado,
· Keesler Medical Center
This article explores healthcare workers' willingness to work during a pandemic and the factors influencing their decisions. The study conducted at The Children's Hospital in …
Pandemic Influenza and Pediatric Intensive Care
This article assesses the preparedness planning for an influenza pandemic by modeling pediatric surge capacity in healthcare facilities and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) over …
Preparing For Pandemic Influenza
2008
· St. Louis University
This article reviews how to prepare for a flu pandemic, focusing on avian influenza (H5N1). It explains the symptoms, spread, and treatment of the virus. …
Preparing For An Influenza Pandemic In Italy: Resources And Procedures In Paediatric Hospital Units
This article describes how Italy is preparing for an influenza pandemic, focusing on resources and procedures in pediatric hospital units. It highlights the vulnerability of …