For emergency managers and planners If you are the person being asked rather than the person asking, the question underneath all of this is simple: has a lead agency been
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New June 2026 botulism cases and what the CDC learned from the November 2025 outbreak. New Recall: Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Powdered Infant Formula In June 2026, the CDC
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Lessons from the IYCF-E response in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Severe disasters can reduce even well-resourced communities to low-resource conditions almost instantly. Recovery becomes even more challenging on an
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This article from Duke University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology examines how climate-related stressors like extreme heat are affecting maternal and infant health outcomes. It emphasizes the need for proactive,
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Action Steps & Information for Families Snowstorm or freezing weather approaching? Be prepared! Winter storms are threats when there is a risk of losing access to power, heat, or water.
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For emergency managers and planners Plan for the weather your region calls unusual. The hazard your systems have rehearsed is rarely the one that breaks them, and infant feeding fails
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A new mom was discharged from the hospital with her newborn baby to a severely damaged home after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Kelly (not her real name) faced
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During emergencies, communities across the United States mobilize quickly. People want to help, and one of the most common impulses is to donate supplies — everything from diapers and wipes
