Medical Countermeasures for Children in Public Health Emergencies, Disasters, or Terrorism

• 2016

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• Margaret Fisher; Scott Needle; David Schonfeld; Steven Krug; Sarita Chung; Daniel Fagbuyi
PMID: 26729737DOI: 10.1542/peds.2015-4273

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This policy statement discusses the need for medical countermeasures (MCMs) to protect children during public health emergencies, disasters, or terrorism. It highlights that many MCMs approved for adults are not suitable for children due to lack of pediatric formulations and safety information. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends improving the development and stockpiling of child-appropriate MCMs. It emphasizes collaboration between federal agencies and the pediatric health community to address these gaps. The goal is to ensure children's unique needs are met in emergencies by having appropriate medications, vaccines, and equipment readily available.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Biomedical Research; Chemical Warfare Agents; Child Health; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; Nuclear Warfare; Pediatrics; Public Health; Radiation Injuries, Experimental; Terrorism; Biological Warfare Agents; Emergencies; Medical Countermeasures

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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