2014-2015 Report of the Children's HHS Interagency Leadership on Disasters (CHILD) Working Group: Update on Department Activities

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This report from 2014-2015 by the Children's HHS Interagency Leadership on Disasters (CHILD) Working Group describes how different departments worked together to help children during disasters. It highlights activities and efforts made to improve safety and health for kids in emergencies. The report also talks about plans and actions taken by various agencies to make sure children are protected when disasters happen. It shows the importance of teamwork among government groups to keep kids safe during tough times like natural disasters or other emergencies.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Behavioral Medicine; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services; Leadership; Mental Health; Public Health; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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