Planning for Disasters Involving Children in Australia: A Practical Guide

• 2016

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• Joanne Grindlay; Katina Mai Breeze
PMID: 27062625DOI: 10.1111/jpc.13073

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This article discusses the vulnerability of children in disaster events compared to adults, emphasizing the lack of pediatric-specific disaster preparedness in Australia despite children making up 19% of the population. It highlights the importance of developing, testing, and regularly updating pediatric disaster plans, focusing on aspects such as unaccompanied children, medical and psychosocial needs, family reunification, and specialized management for different types of disasters like chemical, biological, and radiological events.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: The Royal Children's Hospital; University of Melbourne; Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Queensland Children's Hospital

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