Strengthening Pediatric and Public Health Collaboration to Protect Children's Health During a Pandemic

• 2024

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• Zanah Francis; Elizabeth Dufort; Bernadette Albanese; Wendy Chung; Ellen Lee; Zack Moore
PMID: 38754936DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2024.01.016

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This article explores insights gained from past pandemics like 2009 H1N1 influenza and the 2019 coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the vital role of pediatric providers. Strengthening collaboration and communication between public health and pediatric professionals is crucial during health crises. Establishing reliable communication networks, clear public health communication, and pediatric-specific data are vital for an effective response to future pandemics. Key focuses include real-time engagement with pediatric providers and evidence-based pediatric care tailored to the unique needs of children and families.
This article is part of a series in Pediatrics Clinics of North America 2024 June; 71(3).

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Communication; Disease Outbreaks; Influenza, Human; Pediatrics; Public Health; Pandemics; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Albany Medical College; Adams County Health Department; Texas Medical Association; New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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