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Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning
2017
· OPENPediatrics
This video addresses nasopharyngeal suctioning to improve everyday knowledge and disaster preparedness and response capabilities of healthcare providers. Includes just in time training on how …
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How States and Territories Prepare to Support Special Populations in Emergencies and Disasters
This six-page document explains how states and territories get ready to help special groups during emergencies and disasters. It describes the plans and actions taken …
What Data Are Needed to Support Planning, Response, and Recovery?
This document describes the types of data needed to help with planning, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It highlights the importance of having accurate …
Disaster Preparedness in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
This article focuses on disaster preparedness in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It describes how disasters, like hurricanes and pandemics, can threaten vulnerable newborns who …
Measles Vaccines: WHO Position Paper – April 2017
This position paper on measles encompasses the latest advancements in the field, such as the elimination of introduction criteria for the routine second dose of …
Get Your School Ready For Pandemic Flu
This 16-page guide helps schools prepare for a flu pandemic. It describes how to keep students and staff healthy by planning ahead. The guide explains …
Recovery Annex Resource Guide
2017
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
The document lists helpful resources for schools and communities after a disaster. It describes ways to recover in areas like academics, building safety, business operations, …
Large-Scale Natural Disasters: Helping Children Cope
The website describes how large natural disasters can be very stressful for children and gives tips to help them cope. It suggests that adults should …
Roadmap for Parents of Babies Infected with Zika Before Birth Who Appear Healthy
The roadmap provides guidance for parents of babies exposed to Zika virus before birth who seem healthy. It describes steps to monitor the child's development …
Medical Response to a Vinyl Chloride Release From a Train Derailment: New Jersey, 2012
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· New Jersey Department of Health,
· Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
· Inspira Medical Center
The article investigates the health impact and medical response to a mass casualty chemical incident involving a vinyl chloride release. Through interviews with key hospital …