Return of Children to Areas Impacted by Flooding and/or Hurricanes: Recommendations for Parents and Families

• 2015

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This fact sheet provides information regarding the immediate and secondary health effects of floods as well as long term health consequences of flooding. The fact sheet also provides recommendations of infrastructure activities for the optimal health of children before returning to flood impacted areas.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Child Health; Disaster Planning; Floods; Natural Disasters; Cyclonic Storms

Institutions: Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU)

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