Pandemic Planning in Pediatric Care: A Website Policy Review and National Survey Data

• 2010

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• David Nicholas; Clare Patershuk; Donna Koller; Cindy Bruce-Barrett; Lucy Lach; Randi Zlotnik Shaul
PMID: 20137826DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.01.007

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The article is about pandemic planning for children in Canada. It describes how most plans focus on medical issues but often ignore the special needs of kids and families, like emotional support and ethical decisions. A survey showed that experts think more attention should be given to these areas. The article suggests that better communication, resources, and planning are needed to protect children during pandemics. It also highlights the importance of including children's voices in planning efforts to ensure their safety and well-being during health crises.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Canada; Data Collection; Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Pediatrics; Public Policy; Guidelines as Topic; Community Health Planning; Internet; Pandemics

Institutions: University of Calgary; The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids); Toronto Metropolitan University; McGill University

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