Learn About Caring for Children in a Disaster

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Children are more vulnerable than adults in emergency situations. Take steps to protect children.

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Children’s Preparedness

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Page last reviewed: October 1, 2020
Content source:  National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention