In this episode:
1) The current surge in RSV and influenza cases, including the latest viral activity numbers
2) The impact on children and older adults and what to tell parents with sick kids
3) Co-infections
4) Therapeutics
5) Antibiotic management
6) Wishes for a happy holidays and reminder to nominate for the PE Vision Awards
Special guests:
Dr. Renuga Vivikanandan, Infectious Disease expert, Creighton University
Dr. Mike Dudas, CHI Health and Pediatrician and Chief of Pediatrics, Virginia Mason Medical Center
Additional information:
AAP: Guidance on RSV Prophylaxis, Handling Surge of Pediatric Patients with Respiratory Infections
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llUb...
AAP: Caring for Patients in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings During Episodes of Surge
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_0ML...
AAP: Use of Palivizumab Prophylaxis to Prevent Hospitalization From Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection During the 2022-2023 RSV Season
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZeDK...
CDC: COVID vs. Influenza
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-...
CDC: COVID-19 Severe Symptoms
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-...Show less
