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Winter Illness Treatment for Clinicians

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February is Winter Safety Month and in this Resource Guide we are sharing PPN Resource Central links to information that may be helpful for clinicians treating patients with winter related injuries.

Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: frostbite, hypothermia, extreme cold or cold temperature for more information.

A teenage boy carefully skis down a snow-covered mountainside
Journal Article

Winter Safety Tips for Parents and Children

This journal article describes essential winter safety tips for parents and children to prevent injuries during outdoor activities like skating, skiing, sledding, and snowmobiling.

Canadian Pediatric Society · 2002
Shivering Child in Winter Cold Weather
Journal Article

Pediatric Environmental Cold Injuries

This journal article shares how providers can educate parents on proper attire and risks of wind and water exposure.

Avera Health, University of South Dakota · 2022
Dry wet snowy clothes on a warm floor in winter
Summary

Winter Storm Safety: 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe When the Extreme Cold Hits

This website emphasizes the importance of dressing warmly, staying dry, and recognizing signs of frostbite and offers tips about cover layering clothing, proper footwear, and creating a safe sleeping environment.

Save the Children · None
winter driving safety - an emergency snow shovel in the trunk
Summary

Winter Weather - Ready.gov

This page describes how to stay safe during winter storms, including preparing emergency kits and recognizing signs of hypothermia and frostbite.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security · 2023
A man puts a mitten on his son's hand
Job Aid

Avoid. Spot. Treat: Frostbite & Hypothermia

This infographic describes how to prevent, recognize, and treat frostbite and hypothermia to stay safe in cold weather conditions.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · None
Ill child having her temperature taken by a woman
Job Aid

Pediatric Preparedness for the Winter Viral Surge

This PPN summary describes how to prepare for a rise in winter viruses affecting children, offering tips and resources for healthcare providers and families.

Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) · 2023