The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects the upcoming fall and winter respiratory disease season will likely have a similar number of total hospitalizations compared to last year. The Pediatric Pandemic Network has collated resources to help prepare for the upcoming surge:
- Pediatric Preparedness for the Winter Viral Surge
These tips function as a pragmatic guide, providing valuable insights and suggestions to foster discussions on enhancing preparedness for the upcoming winter’s surge in viral cases. - WRAP-EM Pediatric Surge Playbook
This playbook is designed to provide considerations, potential response strategies, and supporting resources for the most common major challenges experienced by healthcare organizations and interagency groups during pediatric surge. - Hospital Surge Recommendations and Resources for Pediatric Care
Tailored to aid immediate response and future surge planning, these resources cater to diverse pediatric healthcare settings.