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About Parvovirus B19
This webpage on Parvovirus B19 provides comprehensive information on this contagious virus, which primarily affects children. It covers symptoms, transmission, complications, and prevention strategies. The …
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Assessing Functional Needs Sheltering in Pike County, Kentucky: Using a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response
2013
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· Kentucky Department for Public Health,
· North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
· University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill,
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This article describes a study in Pike County, Kentucky, where severe weather from 2009 to 2011 caused damage and shelter needs. Researchers used a survey …
Disaster-Related Injuries and Illnesses Treated by American Red Cross Disaster Health Services During Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
This article describes how the American Red Cross helped people during Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008. It explains that many people needed medical care …
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 …
Preparedness Planning for Emergencies Among Postpartum Women in Arkansas During 2009
This study looked at whether women who gave birth in Arkansas in 2009 had an emergency plan. By adding a question to the Pregnancy Risk …
CDC Grand Rounds: Addressing Preparedness Challenges for Children in Public Health Emergencies
This article discusses how recent public health emergencies like Hurricane Katrina, H1N1 pandemic, and Ebola outbreak underscore the importance of comprehensive emergency planning and response. …
Intramuscular (IM) Injection: Sites
These two training videos help providers identify intramuscular (IM) injection sites and how to select the equipment needed to prepare an intramuscular (IM) injection. The …
Vaccine Administration
This course provides essential training for healthcare professionals on vaccine administration. It covers crucial topics such as vaccine storage and handling, administration techniques, and vaccine …
Talking with Parents about Vaccines
This webpage describes how healthcare professionals can talk to parents about vaccines. It suggests assuming parents will vaccinate, giving strong recommendations, and listening to concerns. …