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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies
2018
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Emory University,
· George Washington University
This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation …
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Medical Countermeasures for Children in Radiation and Nuclear Disasters: Current Capabilities and Key Gaps
This article is about how to protect children during radiation and nuclear disasters. It describes the current ways we can help kids in these situations, …
Children in Disasters: What CDC is Doing
This webpage explains how the CDC is protecting children today during public health emergencies by encouraging the integration of children’s needs into public health emergency …
Emergency Medical Kit Checklist: Children with Special Healthcare Needs
This webpage provides a checklist for an emergency kit families with children who have special healthcare needs can use. This type of kit ensures you …
Disability Datasets
This webpage provides strategies and tools for learning as much as possible about people with disabilities before creating an inclusive emergency preparedness and response plan. …
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protection Handbook
This updated handbook revises the 2018 CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook by incorporating new information on emerging chemical and radiological hazards identified by NIOSH, DHS, and …
Infant and Child Feeding in Emergencies: Families, Caregivers, and the Public
This webpage provides resources related to feeding children safely when disaster strikes. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes, can make it …
CDC Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax, 2023
This brief includes updated advice on how to prevent and treat anthrax. It describes new guidelines for doctors and the public to better handle potential …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Heat Stress
This tip sheet is about protecting yourself from heat stress, which can cause illnesses like heat stroke, exhaustion, and cramps. It describes symptoms of each …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure
This tip sheet is about protecting yourself from sun exposure. It describes the dangers of UV rays, which can cause skin cancer and sunburn. Sunburn …