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Emergency Response Framework: Internal WHO Procedures
The Emergency Response Framework by WHO explains how the organization responds to health emergencies. It describes the steps and procedures WHO follows to manage crises …
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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 …
Potential Effects on Elderly People From Nirsevimab Use in Infants
2024
· World Health Organization (WHO),
· Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León, ICSCYL,
· Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFECC),
· University of Valladolid
This article is about nirsevimab, a new treatment for infants to prevent severe RSV disease. It describes how using nirsevimab in babies might help protect …
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 …
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 …
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 …
INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children
This document by the World Health Organization provides ways to stop violence against kids. It describes seven key strategies: implementing laws, changing norms and values, …
Addressing Violence Against Children, Women and Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Actions
This report focuses on the rise in violence against children, women, and older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes key actions to help protect …
Advice on the Use of Masks for Children in the Community in the Context of COVID-19
This document provides guidance on mask use for children during COVID-19. It describes when and how kids should wear masks to stay safe. Children aged …
Considerations for School-Related Public Health Measures in the Context of COVID-19
2020
· World Health Organization (WHO),
· United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF),
· United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
This document is about keeping schools safe during COVID-19. It describes important health measures to protect students, teachers, and staff. These include wearing masks, washing …