CDC Division of Reproductive Health's Emergency Preparedness Resources and Activities for Radiation Emergencies: Public Health Considerations for Women's Reproductive Health

Overview

Journal J Womens Health (Larchmt)

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2023 Dec 5

PMID 38051520

Authors

Aspen Riser

Mirna Perez

Margaret Christine Snead

Romeo R Galang

Regina M Simeone

Adela Salame-Alfie

Marion E Rice

Ayeesha Sayyad

Penelope Strid

Jessica Yocca

Jessica R Meeker

Grayson Waits

Sabrina Hansen

Rebecca Hall

Erica Anstey

L Duane House

Ekwutosi Okoroh

Marianne Zotti

Sascha R Ellington

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Abstract

Pregnant, postpartum, and lactating people, and infants have unique needs during public health emergencies, including nuclear and radiological incidents. This report provides information on the CDC Division of Reproductive Health's emergency preparedness and response activities to address the needs of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years), people who are pregnant, postpartum, or lactating, and infants during a radiation emergency. Highlighted preparedness activities include: (1) development of a quick reference guide to inform key questions about pregnant, postpartum, and lactating people, and infants during radiation emergencies; and (2) exercising the role of reproductive health experts during nuclear and radiological incident preparedness activities.

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