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Webinar Title: 2021–2022 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Practitioners
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, it will be available for viewing on the COCA website shortly after the live event ends.
Overview:
Influenza remains a serious threat to children due to its potential to cause severe morbidity and mortality. The 2020–2021 influenza season was mild, but it’s not possible to predict how severe the upcoming season may be. Historically, low influenza virus circulation since March 2020, could result in a severe season for young children who may have lower immunity to influenza because they may not have been previously vaccinated or had natural exposure to influenza viruses.
Immunization remains the most effective way to prevent influenza illness, its complications, and death. Influenza immunization in the pediatric population is particularly important during the severe COVID-19 pandemic. Clinicians play a critical role in vaccinating children, their family members and caregivers, and themselves. Additionally, the early use of influenza antiviral medications in children can reduce the duration of symptoms and prevent severe complications of influenza.
During this COCA call, subject matter experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and CDC will discuss strategies primary care providers and medical subspecialists can use to improve, prevent, and control influenza among children this season.
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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SUMMARY:2021–2022 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Practitioners TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:615459de8f3e0 URL:https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2021/event-links/webinar_2021-10-07.ics END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR