DC Emergency Medical Services for Children

20/08/2025

American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy.

Since our founding in the 1930s, the AAP has been creating evidence-based vaccine recommendations that are rooted in the latest science and our deep clinical knowledge about children’s health.

With misinformation about immunizations spreading, AAP is publishing our own, independent vaccine recommendations, including updated recommendations for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
https://bit.ly/4lsW8El

29/07/2025

🚑🏥🩺Pediatric sepsis readiness isn’t just for ICUs. It’s for EDs, urgent cares, EMS teams, and more. https://ow.ly/KfEf50W6m1M

25/07/2025

20/06/2025

🏊 Join us on Wednesday, June 25th at 10am EST for our monthly free virtual Prehospital Pediatric Education Series! 🚑 Applications submitted for 1 hour EMS CE for DC/MD/VA clinicians. Email EMSC@childrensnational.org for the link or to be added to our monthly series. 🐻

25/05/2025

It's ! Splashing around in the water is part of summer fun! Before you head to the pool, the beach, or the lake, make sure kids learn these five water survival skills:

💧 Step or jump into water over their head and return to the surface.
🛟 Turn around in the water and orient to safety.
🌊 Float or tread water.
🏊‍♂️ Combine breathing with forward movement in the water.
🏖️ Exit the water.

23/05/2025

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EMSC worries about pediatric emergency capabilities so parents don’t have to. https://emscimprovement.center/impact/

23/05/2025

Every family needs a reunification plan and every child needs to know the full name of their parents, address and phone number. For more resources you can use to visit https://npdcoalition.org/resources/children-family/

22/05/2025

🚑👶💙 Yesterday we celebrated Emergency Medical Services for Children Day!

At DC EMSC, we're committed to making sure that every child receives the specialized emergency care they need—when they need it most. From training first responders in pediatric care to ensuring our systems are equipped for kids of all ages, we’re working to build a safer, stronger emergency response for every child in the District.

Let’s recognize and thank the dedicated EMS professionals who go above and beyond for our youngest patients every day. Your expertise saves lives and brings comfort when it matters most. 🙌

18/05/2025

Happy EMS Week!

🐻EMS for Children Day is almost here!

https://bit.ly/EMSforChildrenDay

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
International Association of EMS Chiefs - IAEMSC
IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs
TN Chapter of the National Association of EMS Physicians
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
National Volunteer Fire Council
U. S. First Responders Association

10/05/2025

Ready to improve your EMS or fire-rescue agency’s Pediatric Readiness? EMSC has done the hard work for you! Check out our expert-vetted improvement toolkit: https://bit.ly/4iyKZRc

08/05/2025

Join Dr. Caleb Ward and DC EMSC live on EMS for Children Day! 🐻 Free CE for EMS clinicians. 🚑 Email EMSC@childrensnational.org for the link to join.

11/04/2025

Join DC EMSC for this month's Prehospital Pediatric Education! 🚑 Dr. Sarah Walters will present the Prehospital Management of Pediatric Seizures. 🧠 Email EMSC@childrensnational.org to register. 🐻