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How deadly are dust storms?
This article describes research on mortality associated with dust storms due to vehicle crashes during dust storm events. Dust storms lead to car accidents because …
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The Integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Disaster Risk Reduction: A Mapping and Review
This article is about how mental health support and disaster risk reduction (DRR) can work together. It describes efforts to combine these fields, focusing on …
Notes From the Field: Measles Outbreak — Central Ohio, 2022–2023
This report describes a measles outbreak in Central Ohio from October to December 2022. It started with two unvaccinated children and led to 85 confirmed …
Extending the Reach of Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: A Virtual Tabletop Exercise Targeting Children’s Needs
2019
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Southern California
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) in improving emergency preparedness for children among pediatricians and public health practitioners. The VTTX, …
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 …
Pediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019
2022
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· Safe Kids Worldwide,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Global Injury Research Collaborative
This study looks at emergency room visits in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019 due to children swallowing or inserting batteries. It describes that most …
Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era
This article provides guidance on choosing toys that support child development. It describes how play is vital for cognitive, social, and emotional growth. The report …
Successes and Lessons Learned in Responding to the Needs of Pediatricians, Children, and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This policy statement describes how the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) assisted pediatricians, children, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The AAP provided guidance for …
Commercial Tourniquet Use In Pediatrics
The article is about using commercial tourniquets for children. It describes how these devices can help stop bleeding in emergencies, which is important to save …
Delivering Childhood Cancer Care in Fragile and Conflict Settings: Best Practices from the Occupied Palestine Territory
The article describes how childhood cancer care is provided in the occupied Palestine territory, a region facing conflict and instability. It highlights best practices used …