Table 3.

Essential elements and needs in pediatric pandemic plans.

Essential elements	Needs for planning
Child care	• Manage child care during a pandemic
	• Minimize the impact of school and day care closures for working parents
	• Supports for HCP to manage child care, family responsibilities
Psychosocial supports	• Ensure psychosocial supports for children, families, and HCP and their families
Education and communication	• Education for the public and HCP about pandemic policies and interventions
	• Continued plan development that includes a post-pandemic plan
	• Ongoing education
	• Organizational coordination
	• Pediatric focus
	• Communication with stakeholder groups, e.g. families, community organizations
Infection control and clinical guidelines	• Specific infection control guidelines for children and families
	• Guidelines for prevention, assessment, and treatment in pediatrics
	• Guidelines for treatment of non-influenza cases
Resource allocation	• Ensure resources are available to children and families
	• Access to community supports, e.g. child care, psychosocial supports
	• Home care for infected individuals
Ethical decision-making	• Decision-making framework for pediatrics