Ensuring the Health of Children in Disasters

• 2015

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• Steven Krug; Sarita Chung; Daniel Fagbuyi; Margaret Fisher; David Schonfeld; Joan Shook
PMID: 26482663DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2015-3112

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This article highlights the unique needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in disaster situations, emphasizing the importance of addressing these needs in all aspects of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. It stresses the crucial roles that pediatricians, including primary care pediatricians and specialists, play in preparing for and treating families during disasters. The article calls for pediatricians to ensure continuity of practice operations, stay informed about disaster and public health developments, and actively engage in community planning efforts. Collaboration between pediatricians and various institutions at federal, state, tribal, local, and regional levels is essential to safeguard the health and well-being of children in disasters.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

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

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Mental Health Services; Pediatrics; Public Health Administration; Risk Management

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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