A Child's Health Is the Public's Health: Progress and Gaps in Addressing Pediatric Needs in Public Health Emergencies

• 2017

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• Eric Dziuban; Georgina Peacock; Michael Frogel
PMID: 28892439DOI: https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2017.303950

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This commentary discusses children's unique needs during public health emergencies and how they are historically overlooked in preparedness efforts. Progress has been made since 2001 to better incorporate children in planning at all levels. However, gaps still exist in fully including children in emergency preparedness. Successful pediatric planning models should be developed, evaluated, and shared to continue improving preparedness efforts. It also emphasizes the need for specific medical countermeasures, mental health support, and training for healthcare providers to better care for children during disasters.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Policy; Mental Health Services; Pediatrics; Public Health Administration; United States; Needs Assessment; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC); Maimonides Medical Center

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