Pertussis Outbreak Plus: Preparing for a Tough Flu Season

from Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric Practitioner · host UT Health San Antonio

link for CME credit coming soon! Host Holly Wayment speaks with Dr. Deena Sutter about rising H3N2 influenza activity, a partial vaccine mismatch, and what pediatricians and families should do as cases climb. They discuss vaccine effectiveness, when to test and treat, masking and infection control, and specific guidance to protect babies too young to be vaccinated. The episode also covers a local pertussis outbreak, the role of vaccination gaps, and practical communication tips for clinicians to counsel vaccine-hesitant parents.

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