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BREAKING: View nthurl.com?xsZZEs4 concerning the American Academy of Pediatrics President's Message on #Measles and #Medicaid #PedsSky #Vaccines #MedSky

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Time to #PrepTheKids: The Storm Prediction Center has issued a rare Day 6 Enhanced Risk, indicating a 30% probability of severe weather in #Texas #Louisiana, #Mississippi, #Alabama, and #Tennessee. #Tornados

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Our colleagues at @ClimateCentral have terrific resources addressing children's needs. They include videos and guidance to inform and promote awareness and action that supports well-being. Check them out. www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...

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Situation awareness: Disaster declaration #WestVirginia. DYK that approximately 20,000 children live in the four counties in West Virginia, which the recent severe weather and flooding have impacted. Children are always impacted by disasters. #PrepTheKids

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Preparedness for all sorts of weather emergencies is in the air across the US. When you #PrepTheKids, remember you #PrepTheCommunity!

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BREAKING: HHS has canceled the FDA meeting to determine upcoming 2025-2026 flu vaccine components. Learn more from an interview below👇👇👇https://open.substack.com/pub/insidemedicine/p/scoop-fda-vaccine-meeting-abruptly?r=4e2vt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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BREAKING: An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak www.unmc.edu/healthsecuri... #measles #Texas #vaccine

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In the News: Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-vac... via @CBSNews

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Situation awareness: This week, Kentucky's disaster declaration was approved. The estimated child population for the 10 impacted counties (Pike, Floyd, Knott, Perry, Letcher, Harlan, Bell, Whitley, Knox, and Clay) is 63,100 children < 18 years old. #Kentucky #PrepTheKids

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It is more crucial than ever to stop vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and address misinformation about vaccines. Children's Philadelphia has a vaccine education center (VEC) that provides excellent resources. Check out the VEC www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

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Situation awareness: Earliest Tornado ever documented in South Dakota #Watertown today. Time to #PrepTheKids. What to know about Tornados and Children. #SouthDakota #NWStornado #NWSWPC

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Good news! @ASPRgov DASH Tool includes the pediatric supply chain! Check out this video to learn more. Disaster Available Supplies in Hospitals (DASH) Tool youtu.be/mm7ILyLCkYQ?... via @YouTube and its four modules on Burns, Trauma, PPE, and Pharmacy!

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On Feb 5, 2025 NPDC Vice Chair was invited by the Readiness Rewired podcast. It was an excellent opportunity to hold out the strong work of the NPDC, Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN), PPN Central, AAP, EMSC PedsReady Programs, TEEX Mgt #439, Region V for Kids. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AKY...

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BREAKING: In 2024, the US had 233 cases of measles (a vaccine-preventable disease) across 33 jurisdictions. As of February 20, 2025, 93 measles cases were reported by 8 jurisdictions with disproportionally impacting children. www.cdc.gov/measles/data... #PedSky #MedSky #EMS #Measles

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Safeguarding Neonatal and Pediatric Patients Post Hurricane Ian Webinar, Feb 27 ow.ly/ZRtR50UWjxa

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Ten more measles cases—58 total—confirmed in Texas outbreak The latest update includes a case from Lubbock County, pushing the number of affected counties to 5. www.cidrap.umn.edu/m... Photo: Dave Haygarth / Flickr cc

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It's a must-list episode from. our colleague @mtosterholm.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/epi...

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In the News: Report: RFK Jr. Planning to Remove Advisors on Vaccine Committee www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...

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In the News: Meeting of key CDC vaccine advisory panel, under scrutiny by RFK Jr., is postponed www.statnews.com/2025/02/20/a... via @statnews.com

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Breaking: @HRSAgov Announces Tom Engels Return as Administrator. www.hrsa.gov/about/organi...

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Webinar: Medicaid in Motion - Navigating Post-Election Policy Changes and Opportunities. Feb 26, 2025 0900 PT Greater than 35% of children in the US have health care under Medicaid. healthmanagement.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Passing on an opportunity to support a fund raiser from our colleagues at CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation. Here is the link to donate wolvesgivingday.wcsu.edu/campaigns/ce...

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#ZeroSuicide is focused on evidence-based health education and individual well-being. Check out their zero-suicide toolkit for #schools. Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention for Schools | Solutions.edc.org

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Freezing temperatures are impacting significant areas across the US. Here is what you need to know about how to #PrepTheKids for warming centers.

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Situation Awareness: #H5N1 The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) today announced that it has secured 500,000 initial doses of GSK's human vaccine against avian influenza to protect people most at risk. www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...

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Situation awareness: Texas #measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here’s what you need to know apnews.com/article/meas...

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No need to panic! You can get even very young kids up to speed with this great resource from our colleagues @sesamestreet . Know Your Address and Phone Number bit.ly/4dotukR

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Large numbers of families have been displaced due to catastrophic flooding in Kentucky. Emergency Sheltering is temporary until families return home or move to transitional housing. What you need to know to create Safe Family-Friendly Spaces in Emergency Shelters (CDC): bit.ly/3WyBatu

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Our colleagues at Grieving Students, the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, and MindUP are hosting a free webinar for parents and caregivers. When: Feb 27, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar: nylife.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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As #PresidentsDayProtests are being planned across the US, this is what to remember to #PrepTheKids #CivilUnrest #Protests #Safety

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Experiencing Pediatric Surge Due to #Flu Season? Here is a quick 🧵 of go-to resources for emergency providers. Prep4TheKids

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Situation Awareness: Wyoming’s first human bird flu case confirmed - WyoFile wyofile.com/wyomings-fir...

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Need a translation of the Executive Orders associated with MAHA. Here you go. Thread by @angie_rasmussen on Thread Reader App threadreaderapp.com/thread/18902...

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It's earthquake awareness month. Time to #PrepTheKids Here is a quick review! @USGS_Quakes

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In the News: CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t... via @statnews

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Today marks seven years since the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 lives were lost. The event continues to be a catalyst for gun control discussions, with various memorial activities held and legislative actions proposed. Never Forget

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In the News: An AAP study of respiratory-related pediatric hospital admissions based on National Healthcare Safety Network metrics published by the HHS shows admissions of patients ages 5-17 have seen a 145% increase, from 959 to 2,348. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

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Did you know that prepping for the pets in your lives is a great way to engage children in preparedness? Make sure to include children in all preparedness activities. #PrepTheKIds

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Show them the love and make # Valentine's💝 Day a #PrepTheKids Day.

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Not familiar with pediatric emergency department conditions? Clinical pathways are best practice decision trees and protocols. A 🧵 clinical pathways to support community emergency department providers. Don't re-invent...Implement!

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Those small quakes in the California Bay Area today were nature's way of reminding us to #PrepTheKids

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BREAKING: Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-... via @CBSPolitics

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