Pandemic Influenza Planning for Children and Youth: Who's Looking Out for Our Kids?

• 2007

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• Cindy Bruce-Barrett; Anne Matlow; Sandra Rafman; Lindy Samson
PMID: 17521069DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0840-4704(10)60254-2

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This article highlights the unique considerations regarding children and youth in influenza pandemic planning. It emphasizes the potential gap in pandemic response due to overlooking these considerations and urges health administrators and policymakers to include children and youth in their planning efforts. The text discusses the impact of influenza on children, the challenges they may face, and the need for tailored strategies to address their physical, social, and psychological needs during a pandemic. It also provides insights into resilience models, communication strategies, and managerial mechanisms for effective pandemic planning that incorporates the specific requirements of children and youth.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Animals; Birds; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Influenza in Birds; Health Planning Guidelines; Influenza, Human; National Health Programs; Ontario; Pediatric Nursing; Policy Making; Adolescent; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; Pandemics

Institutions: SickKids Hospital; The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

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