April is Refugee and Immigrant Health Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for clinicians to share with individuals and families who are either experiencing life as a refugee or immigrant to provide assistance to them.
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.
Surge in Pediatric Patients With Acute Respiratory Illness: Resources and Tools
This resource discusses the surge in pediatric patients with acute respiratory infections, providing resources and tools to aid in the response to this increase. It …
Homeland Security -- History
This webpage portrays the history of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, covering the following areas: DHS creation, DHS seal, Homeland Security Advisory System (NTAS), …
Places and Spaces: Environments and children's well-being
International Report Card explores how 43 OECD/EU countries are faring in providing healthy environments for children.
Immigrant and Refugee Health Education and Communication Tools
This site offers a wide range of resources including guidelines, tools, and reports to support the health and well-being of immigrant and refugee populations. It …
Refugee Health Guidance
This site links to domestic and overseas medical screening guidance for healthcare providers. Information on Key Considerations and Best Practices, Laboratory Testing, History and Physical, …
Protect Your Child from Measles
This is an infographic that physicians can use in their offices to bring awareness to the fact that measles is still common in parts of …
Children on the Move
This eight-page brochure presents key facts and figures about children in migration and displacement, and the numbers behind UNICEF’s 6-Point Agenda for Children on the …
Measles Interim Recommendations: Fundamental Elements to Prevent Measles Transmission
This CDC webpage on measles provides comprehensive guidelines for infection control, focusing on preventing measles transmission in healthcare settings. It covers topics such as vaccination, …
Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Local/State Health Departments
This is a comprehensive deployable toolkit from CDC in response to the measles outbreak, providing web and social media-based education and training, including template letters …
Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Chapter 7 Measles
The book chapter provides comprehensive information on measles, covering topics such as disease characteristics, transmission, clinical features, and vaccination. It emphasizes the importance of immunization …