National Preparedness Month: Children in Emergencies

• 2018

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• Jessica Franks; Robyn Cree; Cindy Hinton

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This CDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) webinar discusses preparedness and response for children affected by natural disasters (including hurricanes), infectious disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. It also includes information about children with special healthcare needs. Speakers discuss biological and physiological differences, behavioral and mental health differences, and where to find preparedness and recovery resources.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

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

Keywords: Child Health; Disaster Planning; Mental Health; Public Health; Disabled Children; Radiation Effects

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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