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    Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease Burden and Nirsevimab Effectiveness in Young Children From 2023-2024
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2024
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
          
            
            · U.S. Public Health Service, 
          
            
            · University of Rochester, 
          
            
            · University of Cincinnati, 
          
            
            · Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 
          
            
            · Vanderbilt University, 
          
            
            · Texas Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · Baylor College of Medicine, 
          
            
            · University of Washington, 
          
            
            · University of Pittsburgh, 
          
            
            · Children's Mercy Kansas City
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This study looks at the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in young children during the 2023-2024 season. It describes how two new RSV prevention …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Early Estimate of Nirsevimab Effectiveness for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Associated Hospitalization Among Infants Entering Their First Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season - New Vaccine Surveillance Network, October 2023-February 2024
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2024
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
          
            
            · Vanderbilt University, 
          
            
            · Seattle Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · Baylor College of Medicine, 
          
            
            · University of Rochester
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This study examines the effectiveness of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody, in preventing RSV-related hospitalizations in infants during their first RSV season. Conducted from October 2023 …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2024
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 
          
            
            · University of Colorado, 
          
            
            · Seattle Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · New York Medical College
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article is about improving communication and increasing the uptake of vaccines. It describes how vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that can be prevented by …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    The Role of Public Health in Mental and Behavioral Health in Children and Families Following Disasters
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2009
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · University of Washington, 
          
            
            · University of Oklahoma, 
          
            
            · Fielding Graduate University, 
          
            
            · Seattle Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article explores the impact of mass disasters and terrorist attacks on the mental and behavioral health of children and youth. It identifies the key …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Severe Pediatric Neurological Manifestations With SARS-CoV-2 or MIS-C Hospitalization and New Morbidity
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2024
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · Montreal Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 
          
            
            · University of Pennsylvania, 
          
            
            · Johns Hopkins University, 
          
            
            · Seattle Children's Hospital, 
          
            
            · Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 
          
            
            · Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud, 
          
            
            · Nationwide Children's Hospital
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This study was designed to assess the association of severe neurological manifestations during a SARS-CoV-2–related hospital admission with new neurocognitive or functional morbidities at discharge. …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Children in Disasters
  
  
  
  
    
    
      
  
          
        This article highlights the unique needs of children during disasters like hurricanes and pandemics. It describes how kids are more vulnerable due to their physical, …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Using Two Statewide Medical Operations Coordination Centers to Load Balance in Pediatric Hospitals During a Severe Respiratory Surge in the United States
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2023
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · University of Washington
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article describes how two statewide Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) in Washington and Oregon helped manage a surge in pediatric patients during a severe …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Strategic Surge Responses in the COVID-19 Era: Operational Themes, Innovative Solutions and Lessons Learned by Three Freestanding Pediatric Emergency Departments
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2023
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · Seattle Children's Hospital
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article describes how three pediatric emergency departments in the western U.S. handled challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights issues like low patient numbers …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    PICU in the MICU: How Adult ICUs Can Support Pediatric Care in Public Health Emergencies
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2022
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · University of Washington, 
          
            
            · Uniformed Services University, 
          
            
            · Brooke Army Medical Center, 
          
            
            · Naval Medical Center, San Diego, 
          
            
            · University of Michigan
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article explains how adult ICUs can help care for children during health emergencies like COVID-19. It describes that since there are fewer pediatric ICU …
      
    
    
      
    
  
  
    Disaster Planning for Homeless Populations: Analysis and Recommendations for Communities
  
  
  
  
    
  
          
      
        
          2020
        
      
      
        
          
          
          
            
            · University of Washington
          
          
        
      
    
    
      
        This article explains how homeless people are more at risk during disasters due to lack of shelter, health issues, and limited resources. It highlights the …