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It's been a few months since we saw our last COCA (Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity) Call, but their summer hiatus is over. On Thursday the CDC will present:
2018-2019 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers
Free Continuing Education
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm (Eastern Time)
Please join the COCA Call / Webinar with digital audio, video, and presentation formats from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device.
At the time of the call, please click this link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/512836971
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Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Webinar ID: 512 836 971
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/dEIDbmM25
Overview
Influenza remains a serious threat to children due to its potential to cause serious morbidity and mortality. More than 175 flu-associated deaths in children were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the 2017–2018 influenza season.
Clinicians play a critical role in taking action to immunize children, the children’s family members and caregivers, and themselves. The early use of antiviral drugs in children can reduce the duration of symptoms and prevent serious complications of influenza. However, immunization remains the most effective way to prevent influenza illness and its complications, including death.
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 flu prevention and control in children for the 2018-2019 season. The presenters will share AAP and CDC recommendations about influenza vaccination and antiviral treatment, including updated recommendations for the use of intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) in children.
Primarily of interest to clinicians and healthcare providers, COCA (Clinician Outreach Communication Activity) calls are designed to ensure that practitioners have up-to-date information for their practices.
COCA calls are archived on the CDC's website, and may be accessed HERE within a few days of airing. Older presentations - going back to 2016 - are also available at that link
