Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit
The CDC toolkit provides essential guidelines for infant feeding during emergencies, emphasizing preparedness and safety. It covers topics like breastfeeding, formula feeding, and water safety, …
Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program
The Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program by NIAID focuses on developing medical interventions to treat radiation exposure. The website provides information on research projects, collaborations, …
National Weather Service -- Hurricane Katrina
This document focuses on regional impacts of Hurricane Katrina (August 2005) to the inland areas of southeast Mississippi, southwest Alabama, and the northwest Florida Panhandle …
General Disaster Recovery Flexibilities
In the event of a significant disaster, such as a hurricane, wildfire, or tornado, this resource details how the Office of Head Start is removing …
Bird Flu Virus Infections in Humans
This webpage provides details on avian influenza, also known as bird flu. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring for symptoms, seeking medical attention promptly, and …
Radiation: Health consequences of the Fukushima nuclear accident
These questions and answers discuss the earthquake that occurred off the east coast of Japan in March 2011, generating a tsunami that caused a nuclear …
Climate, Emergencies, and Disasters
This website from the Subcommittee on Climate, Emergencies, and Disasters focuses on activities related to climate change, particularly addressing the impact of environmental factors on …
Respecting and Protecting Health Care in Armed Conflicts and in Situations Not Covered by International Humanitarian Law
This document provides an overview of international humanitarian law related to healthcare, emphasizing the protection of healthcare workers, patients, and facilities during armed conflicts and …
A Story of Health: Sofia's Story (Wildfire Health Impacts)
2021
· Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· California Environmental Protection Agency (OEHHA),
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU),
· Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (WSPEHSU)
This e-book covers Wildfire Health Impacts and how impacts Sofia and her family. The book discusses the health effects of wildfires, focusing on the impact …
Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Youth in the Juvenile Justice System
This article discusses suicide and how it is prevalent among youth, especially those involved in the juvenile justice system. Although many studies have examined suicidal …