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Conflicts, population displacement, and the economic consequences of disasters affect children disproportion ately.[1] Children are more vulnerable to communicable diseases and environmental exposures than adults.[2,3] They have special dietary needs for growth and develop- ment, and they are generally dependent on their famelies.[4] Studies have shown that children under five have the highest mortality rates in conflictaffected settings.[5,6] Furthermore, while acute illnesses and injuries are important in humanitarian emergencies, exacerbation of underlying chronic illnesses can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.[7] When these emergencies occur in the setting of pre-existing poverty, low nutritional status, and immune-compromising diseases such as HIV,children face even greater risks.[8,9]