Chemical-Biological Terrorism and Its Impact on Children [2006]

• 2006

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• Michael Shannon; Julia McMillan
PMID: 16951026DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-1700

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This policy statement explains how children can be affected by chemical or biological terrorism, describing the need for better plans to protect kids during such events. Since 9/11, many public health efforts have been made, but they often fall short in addressing children's needs. The article emphasizes that pediatricians and public health agencies must work together to create effective emergency protocols for schools and child care centers, including decontamination processes and mental health support for children after a terrorist incident.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Interprofessional Relations; Pediatrics; Physician's Role; Public Health; Public Policy; Societies, Medical; Organizational Policy; Needs Assessment; Bioterrorism; Vulnerable Populations; Chemical Terrorism

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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