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COVID-19, Influenza, and Other Infectious Diseases

COVID-19

• COVID-19 Resource Page

Influenza and Other Infectious Diseases

• Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS) | Mass.gov
• Fact Sheets on Infectious Diseases | Mass.gov
• Guide to Surveillance, Reporting and Control | Mass.gov
• Infectious Disease Reporting and Regulations for Health Care Providers and Laboratories | Mass.gov
• Influenza (Flu) | CDC
• Influenza | Mass.gov
• National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) | CDC
• Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network | NASN
• Pandemic Flu | CDC
  • National Pandemic Strategy | CDC
• Seasonal Influenza - Resources | NASN
• Varicella Update: Chickenpox 101 For School Nurses | MDPH

Emergency Preparedness

• Disaster Preparedness - Resources | NASN
• Emergency Care Planning for Children & Youth with Special Health Needs | Mass.gov
• Emergency Management Planning for Schools | MA DESE
  • Emergency Management Planning - Information for Families | MA DESE
• Emergency Preparedness & Planning | CDC
• Emergency Preparedness - Position Statement | NASN
• Emergency Resources, Equipment and Supplies List for Schools | NASN (PDF)
• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) | Mass.gov
• Massachusetts Task Force Report on School Safety and Security (PDF)
• Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools - Site Index | FEMA
  • Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools - Action Item Worksheet | FEMA (PDF)
• Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPEM) | Mass.gov
• Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Stay aware. Be prepared. | Mass.gov