TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Planning for disasters involving children in Australia: a practical guide
JO  - Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
A1  - Grindlay, Joanne
A1  - Breeze, Katina Mai
SP  - 204
EP  - 212
VL  - 52
IS  - 2
N2  - Children comprise 19% of the Australian population. Children are at risk of higher morbidity and mortality in disaster events than adults; however, there is a paucity of paediatric-specific disaster preparedness in Australia. Paediatric disaster plans should be developed, tested and renewed regularly. Plans need to address unaccompanied and unidentified children, medical and psychosocial needs and family reunification. Specific management is required for chemical, biological and radiological events.<br><br>© 2016 The Authors Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health © 2016 Paediatrics and Child Health Division (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1034-4810
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpc.13073
ID  - ref1
ER  -