Influenza
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
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 …
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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 …
Past Examples of Probable Limited, Non-Sustained, Person-to-Person Spread of Avian Influenza A Viruses
This webpage describes how avian influenza A viruses, which mainly infect birds, can sometimes spread to humans. Human infections usually happen after close contact with …
Partners in Immunization: 2010 Survey Examining Differences Among H1N1 Vaccine Providers in Washington State
2013
· Emory University,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Washington State Department of Health
This article describes a survey of H1N1 vaccine providers in Washington State during the 2009 pandemic. It highlights differences among provider types, such as pharmacists, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …