Summer Weather Safety - Resources for Families & Caregivers
June is Summer Weather Safety (Tornadoes/Thunderstorms/Lightning) Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for these unexpected events.
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The Resource Guide above offers several individual resources related to the topic and have been specially curated by our team to support national awareness promotions and provide quick, easy to access information on common events. All guides are in English.
Photos of Measles
Measles has been relatively rare in the US with many providers who have never seen a case. This photo library serves to provide information to …
Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella Syndrome, and Mumps, 2013: Summary Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
This report summarizes current recommendations for preventing measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome, and mumps. It includes revisions by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) …
Measles (Rubeola) Fact Sheet
This one-page resource for providers and public health on measles, symptoms, complications, what to do for suspected cases, and additional resources. Measles is a highly …
Immigration and suicidality in the young
This article explores the connection between immigration and suicidal behavior in youth, highlighting the scarcity of research in this area despite its societal significance. It …
Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among high school-aged youths 14–18 years after unintentional injuries. This report summarizes data regarding suicidal ideation (i.e., …
WISQARS™ — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
The CDC’s WISQARS™ is an interactive online database that provides fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and cost of injury data. Researchers, the media, public …
NIMH Suicide
This page from NIMH provides statistics and information on suicide, highlighting its prevalence as the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10 to …
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
The article discusses the management of children and youth with acute mental health needs in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). It emphasizes the importance of early …
Tornado Resources
The website provides information on how tornadoes can affect children and families. It explains what a tornado is and how it can cause trauma. The …
Clinical Guidance: Family Presence Policies for Pediatric Inpatient Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The page discusses family presence policies in pediatric inpatient settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining family-centered care while ensuring infection …