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​Resources by Topic

  • Hurricane Response and Recovery
    Information to help ensure children's needs are taken care of during and after a hurricane.
  • Smallpox Clinical Guidance
    Recommendations for persons at risk for smallpox infection after an intentional or accidental release of the virus, including children and other at-risk groups
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Children
    Acute flaccid myelitis is a condition that affects the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, which can result from a variety of causes including viral infections.
  • Ebola FAQs
    Find the answers to many Ebola-related questions as well as resources on the disease.
  • Enterovirus D68
    The AAP is monitoring an increase in children with severe respiratory illness, possibly due to Enterovirus D68. What clinicians need to know…
  • Ebola
    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) monitored the outbreak and offered Testimony concerning the US government response.
  • Extreme Temperatures: Heat and Cold
    The public health consequences of cold and heat extremes are substantial. Although adults can actively seek help, children cannot.
  • Decontamination
    Each hospital must have its own system or plan in place for decontamination of toxic substances, with protocols specific to children.
  • Protecting Children from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    The AAP encourages pediatricians, families, and communities to protect children against carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Influenza/Pandemics
    The AAP has developed a centralized page to help health care professionals stay abreast of the latest guidance for the influenza season.
  • Earthquakes
    View information about earthquakes and resources to help families prepare for and respond to an earthquake.
  • Terrorism and Agents
    The AAP provides information on terrorism in general as well as lists links to information on specific types of terrorism.
  • Financial Crisis
    The AAP offers tips for parents and caregivers and guidance for pediatricians to support families during this challenging economic time.
  • Feelings Need Checkups Too CD Rom
    The AAP offers resources as part of its Feelings Need Check Ups Too Toolkit.
  • Radiologic or Nuclear Terrorism and Agents
    View information on radiologic and nuclear terrorism, including its effect on children and tips for pediatricians.

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