National Pediatric Disaster Coalition
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Fact Checked by @AmerAcadPeds Vaccines: Safe and Effective, No Link to #Autism www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Fact Checked: Vaccines: Safe and Effective, No Link to Autism
Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Many studies have looked at this and found no link.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Fact Checked by @AmerAcadPeds Vaccines: Safe and Effective, No Link to #Autism www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Children with special healthcare needs may have service animals. Learn what to expect if you encounter a service animal as part of an emergency response from our colleagues at #NAEMSE, in this video, Service Animals and EMS: What Our Textbooks Don't Contain youtu.be/yi8t4rkc09U?...
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Children with special healthcare needs may have service animals. Learn what to expect if you encounter a service animal as part of an emergency response from our colleagues at #NAEMSE, in this video, Service Animals and EMS: What Our Textbooks Don't Contain youtu.be/yi8t4rkc09U?...
Creating educational content takes time, but it has little value if it cannot be disseminated. Here is a recorded webinar on Implementation Science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGJ...
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Creating educational content takes time, but it has little value if it cannot be disseminated. Here is a recorded webinar on Implementation Science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGJ...
National Rural Health Day is finally here! Today, we celebrate all who work to strengthen rural communities. Visit powerofrural.org to see what's happening today across the nation and join in the celebration!
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
National Rural Health Day is finally here! Today, we celebrate all who work to strengthen rural communities. Visit powerofrural.org to see what's happening today across the nation and join in the celebration!
In the News: RFK Jr.’s CDC fills its autism webpage with anti-vaxxer talking points, by @jeremyfaust open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
RFK Jr.’s CDC fills its autism webpage with anti-vaxxer talking points
A newly updated webpage on the CDC's site shocked insiders and outsiders alike.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In the News: RFK Jr.’s CDC fills its autism webpage with anti-vaxxer talking points, by @jeremyfaust open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
Involved in sheltering operations? Here are some key findings from our colleagues at the Gulf Coast 7 Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence regarding gaps in real-world events. 39932089.hs-sites.com/evacuation_s...
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Involved in sheltering operations? Here are some key findings from our colleagues at the Gulf Coast 7 Pediatric Disaster Center of Excellence regarding gaps in real-world events. 39932089.hs-sites.com/evacuation_s...
It's virus season. It's time to connect to resources for kids and families. Here is a new resource from our Pediatric Resource Central @pedspandemic colleagues resources.pedspandemicnetwork.org/resource-gui...
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It's virus season. It's time to connect to resources for kids and families. Here is a new resource from our Pediatric Resource Central @pedspandemic colleagues resources.pedspandemicnetwork.org/resource-gui...
Our colleagues #HealthCareReady and #G7PedsDisaster Center of Excellence recently produced a series of pediatric disaster situation reports on the state of pediatric disaster readiness across the Gulf Coast states and Puerto Rico. Check them out here! healthcareready.org/pediatric-di...
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Our colleagues #HealthCareReady and #G7PedsDisaster Center of Excellence recently produced a series of pediatric disaster situation reports on the state of pediatric disaster readiness across the Gulf Coast states and Puerto Rico. Check them out here! healthcareready.org/pediatric-di...
DYK that Courageous Parents Network has an outstanding resource page for families of children with medical complexities. courageousparentsnetwork.org
On this site, you will find information and ideas to help families cope, with insights from others to guide and support being a #1 Advocate.
On this site, you will find information and ideas to help families cope, with insights from others to guide and support being a #1 Advocate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
DYK that Courageous Parents Network has an outstanding resource page for families of children with medical complexities. courageousparentsnetwork.org
On this site, you will find information and ideas to help families cope, with insights from others to guide and support being a #1 Advocate.
On this site, you will find information and ideas to help families cope, with insights from others to guide and support being a #1 Advocate.
Just Published: Findings from a 2025 American School Leader Panel Survey. The report on how behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is being implemented and operationalized nationwide. www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/rep...
November 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Just Published: Findings from a 2025 American School Leader Panel Survey. The report on how behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is being implemented and operationalized nationwide. www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/rep...
Join our colleagues Courageous Parents Network on December 3rd at 8:00 pm ET for a moderated discussion about the complex emotions that accompany significant days, strategies for coping, and the power of ritual and connection during the holiday season. Scan the QR code to register. #disability
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join our colleagues Courageous Parents Network on December 3rd at 8:00 pm ET for a moderated discussion about the complex emotions that accompany significant days, strategies for coping, and the power of ritual and connection during the holiday season. Scan the QR code to register. #disability
“From Everyday Safety to Disaster Readiness”
Car seats. Bike helmets. Life jackets.
We use them every day to keep kids safe—so why not prepare for disasters the same way? Preparedness is injury prevention.
Every safety step you take builds a stronger, safer tomorrow for kids. 🌈
Car seats. Bike helmets. Life jackets.
We use them every day to keep kids safe—so why not prepare for disasters the same way? Preparedness is injury prevention.
Every safety step you take builds a stronger, safer tomorrow for kids. 🌈
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“From Everyday Safety to Disaster Readiness”
Car seats. Bike helmets. Life jackets.
We use them every day to keep kids safe—so why not prepare for disasters the same way? Preparedness is injury prevention.
Every safety step you take builds a stronger, safer tomorrow for kids. 🌈
Car seats. Bike helmets. Life jackets.
We use them every day to keep kids safe—so why not prepare for disasters the same way? Preparedness is injury prevention.
Every safety step you take builds a stronger, safer tomorrow for kids. 🌈
Documentary, November 18th: Addressing the challenges of active shooters and school violence? HBO Original Documentary #ThoughtsAndPrayers captures the current landscape of safety rituals in schools and communities across America. Premieres November 18th.
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Thoughts and Prayers | Official Trailer | HBO
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November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Documentary, November 18th: Addressing the challenges of active shooters and school violence? HBO Original Documentary #ThoughtsAndPrayers captures the current landscape of safety rituals in schools and communities across America. Premieres November 18th.
youtu.be/aRv23_VWglQ?...
youtu.be/aRv23_VWglQ?...
Situation awareness: Eruptions at Hawaii's Kilauea pose real risks to children and families. What you need to know about Volcanoes and the risk to children.
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Situation awareness: Eruptions at Hawaii's Kilauea pose real risks to children and families. What you need to know about Volcanoes and the risk to children.
Situation Update #ByHeart Infant Botulism. Infant #botulism cases associated with #ByHeart infant formula contained the botulism bacteria. The article goes on to state that symptoms can take up to 30 days to appear. What you need to do if using ByHeart products.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Situation Update #ByHeart Infant Botulism. Infant #botulism cases associated with #ByHeart infant formula contained the botulism bacteria. The article goes on to state that symptoms can take up to 30 days to appear. What you need to do if using ByHeart products.
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
Winter is here in many portions of the US! What to know about severe cold weather and children. PrepTheKids and you PrepTheCommunity! For more visit npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Winter is here in many portions of the US! What to know about severe cold weather and children. PrepTheKids and you PrepTheCommunity! For more visit npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
Gas Fireplace Dangers: Serious burn injuries from the hot glass can happen in less than one second.
🔥Doors remain hot for an hour after use.
❤️🔥Install a screen barrier to keep the little ones safe!
👨👦👦Closely supervise toddlers and young children at home and other settings with unscreened fireplaces.
🔥Doors remain hot for an hour after use.
❤️🔥Install a screen barrier to keep the little ones safe!
👨👦👦Closely supervise toddlers and young children at home and other settings with unscreened fireplaces.
November 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Gas Fireplace Dangers: Serious burn injuries from the hot glass can happen in less than one second.
🔥Doors remain hot for an hour after use.
❤️🔥Install a screen barrier to keep the little ones safe!
👨👦👦Closely supervise toddlers and young children at home and other settings with unscreened fireplaces.
🔥Doors remain hot for an hour after use.
❤️🔥Install a screen barrier to keep the little ones safe!
👨👦👦Closely supervise toddlers and young children at home and other settings with unscreened fireplaces.
Burn injuries require coordinated regional response and rapid decision-making under pressure. Check out this curated list of JIT resources from our colleagues @TheWRAPEM and the Western Regional Burn Disaster Consortium wrap-em.org/index.php/wr...
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Burn injuries require coordinated regional response and rapid decision-making under pressure. Check out this curated list of JIT resources from our colleagues @TheWRAPEM and the Western Regional Burn Disaster Consortium wrap-em.org/index.php/wr...
Rural Health Day is November 20th. DYK that in rural or remote areas:
1. Children make up 27% of rural ER visits
2. Air medical transport is needed more often in rural communities where children require a higher level of emergent and specialty care, such as trauma and burns.
1. Children make up 27% of rural ER visits
2. Air medical transport is needed more often in rural communities where children require a higher level of emergent and specialty care, such as trauma and burns.
November 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Rural Health Day is November 20th. DYK that in rural or remote areas:
1. Children make up 27% of rural ER visits
2. Air medical transport is needed more often in rural communities where children require a higher level of emergent and specialty care, such as trauma and burns.
1. Children make up 27% of rural ER visits
2. Air medical transport is needed more often in rural communities where children require a higher level of emergent and specialty care, such as trauma and burns.
Situation update: Heavy rains from the Nov 14–15 atmospheric river triggered mandatory evacuations for 380 homes.
It is estimated that 230 children under 18 were directly displaced.
Learn more: npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
It is estimated that 230 children under 18 were directly displaced.
Learn more: npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Situation update: Heavy rains from the Nov 14–15 atmospheric river triggered mandatory evacuations for 380 homes.
It is estimated that 230 children under 18 were directly displaced.
Learn more: npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
It is estimated that 230 children under 18 were directly displaced.
Learn more: npdcoalition.org/resources/th...
"Heartbreaking: Hurricane Melissa hit 700K+ kids in Caribbean—10 child deaths in Haiti, 280K Jamaicans displaced, schools ruined. Recovery underway #UNICEF #WCKitchen aid, but trauma & hunger linger. Relief organizations require vital funding. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/w...
Hurricane Melissa Leaves Behind a Staggering Homelessness Toll
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November 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"Heartbreaking: Hurricane Melissa hit 700K+ kids in Caribbean—10 child deaths in Haiti, 280K Jamaicans displaced, schools ruined. Recovery underway #UNICEF #WCKitchen aid, but trauma & hunger linger. Relief organizations require vital funding. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/w...
As of Friday, Nov. 14, a total of 23 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various lots) have been reported from 13 U.S. states, according to the FDA.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
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ByHeart sued over recalled formula by parents of infants sickened with botulism
Two families have filed lawsuits against ByHeart Inc. after their infants contracted botulism from allegedly consuming the company's formula.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
As of Friday, Nov. 14, a total of 23 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various lots) have been reported from 13 U.S. states, according to the FDA.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...
In the News: Tsunami warning system, reeling from funding and staffing cuts, is dealt another blow www.nbcnews.com/science/tsun... via @nbcnews
U.S. tsunami warning system, reeling from funding and staffing cuts, is dealt another blow
Seismic monitoring stations in Alaska are closing after a denied federal grant, risking delayed tsunami warnings for people living on the West Coast.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
In the News: Tsunami warning system, reeling from funding and staffing cuts, is dealt another blow www.nbcnews.com/science/tsun... via @nbcnews
Upcoming webinar from our colleagues Prodigy EMS Nov 20th 12-1 pm ET to register prodigyems.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Upcoming webinar from our colleagues Prodigy EMS Nov 20th 12-1 pm ET to register prodigyems.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 20th is National Rural Health Day: Protect Rural Kids in Disaster Prep! Rural Kids are hit hardest: From 2001-2021, weather caused 1,423 child deaths—42% in rural areas, where only 22% of US kids live.
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
November 20th is National Rural Health Day: Protect Rural Kids in Disaster Prep! Rural Kids are hit hardest: From 2001-2021, weather caused 1,423 child deaths—42% in rural areas, where only 22% of US kids live.