Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 5: Emerging Infectious Diseases

• 2022

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• Sarita Chung; George Foltin; David Schonfeld

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This topical collection chapter focuses on preparing for emerging infectious diseases in children. It describes how global travel increases the risk of spreading diseases like Ebola and MERS. The text highlights the importance of identifying, isolating, and informing about these diseases to protect patients and healthcare workers. It also outlines steps for hospitals to prepare, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and creating isolation plans. The article emphasizes family involvement while ensuring safety through proper training and communication with health authorities.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Diseases; Communication; Disaster Planning; Hospitals, Pediatric; Infection Control; Infectious Disease Medicine; Personal Protective Equipment

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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