Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness

Children’s physical and mental health needs must be prioritized in the nation’s pandemic and disaster preparedness and response infrastructure.

CHA Publishes National Blueprint for Pediatric-Specific Readiness in Pandemics and Disasters

The report provides recommendations on how to ensure children’s physical and mental health care needs are considered in planning for pandemics, disasters and public health emergencies.

Pediatric Pandemic Network Offering Free Resources

A network of children’s hospitals is providing tools and educational resources to help hospitals and communities prepare to meet the needs of children in disasters and other emergencies.

June 09, 2025

Vaccinate With Confidence

Access resources and other tools to support vaccination efforts and keep kids healthy.

Amidst Illness Surge, CHA Offers Free Courses to Build Competencies in Pediatric Respiratory Care

The Association continues to provide free educational courses to clinicians who care for children in emergency and inpatient settings.

Feb. 07, 2025

CHA Submits Comments on Long COVID RFI

Children’s Hospital Association submitted a response to Senate HELP Committee Chair Sen. Sanders’ request for information on Long COVID.

May 23, 2024

Children's Hospitals Prepare for Surge in RSV Admissions

Report provides recommendations on how to ensure children’s health care needs are considered in planning for pandemics, disasters and public health emergencies

Oct. 30, 2023

CHA Letter to Senate HELP Committee on Markup of PAHPA Reauthorization Legislation

The letter urges lawmakers to prioritize children’s physical and mental health needs in its markup of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act (PAHPA).

July 27, 2023

CHA Submits PAHPA Hearing Statement for the Record

CHA has submitted a statement for a Senate HELP Committee hearing to highlight how the national disaster and pandemic response infrastructure must prioritize children’s needs.

May 04, 2023

The Facts About COVID-19 and Children

Read the latest data on kids' COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccination numbers.

March 10, 2023
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View CHA communications to federal policymakers such as statements for the record, RFI responses, regulatory comment letters and more.