Strengthening Pediatric and Public Health Collaboration to Protect Children ’s Health During a Pandemic

This article examines lessons learned from previous pandemics, including the 2009 H1N1 influenza and the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Pediatric providers have a unique and important role and strategies to improve collaboration and communication between public health and pediatric providers are essential during public health emergencies. A robust network of communication channels, effective public health messaging, and pediatric-focused disease related, and program outcome data are key to supporting a coordinated response to future pandemics. Critical issues include real-time communication with and engagement of pediatric providers as well as optimizing best evidence approaches for pediatric care while considering the distinct challenges facing children and their families.

Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - March 21, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Zanah K. Francis, Elizabeth M. Dufort, Bernadette A. Albanese, Wendy M. Chung, Ellen H. Lee, Zack Moore, Laurene Mascola, Erica Pan, Caitlin Pedati, George Turabelidze, Sarah Y. Park Source Type: research