Influenza
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
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 …
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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 …
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 …
H5N1 Influenza - U.S. Department of Agriculture
This page provides information about High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detections in livestock and poultry. It likely includes updates on cases, preventive measures, and guidelines …
2024–2025 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers
Influenza poses a serious risk to children, leading to severe harm or death. Vaccination is the best way to prevent illness and its complications, with …
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 …
Science Brief: Prevention and Control of Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Infections in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Schools
This brief reviews research on school-based methods to prevent respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, contributing to the development of guidelines for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) …
Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick
This webpage explains what to do if you have flu symptoms. Most people with mild flu should stay home and avoid others unless they need …
Parents: Help Children Fight Flu
This webpage provides essential information for parents on preventing the flu in high-risk children. It includes guidance on vaccination, symptom recognition, treatment options, and preventive …
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 …