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On Thursday (Oct 8th) the CDC held a COCA (Clinician Outreach & Communication Activity) Call - essentially a live 1 hour webinar- for pediatric providers on influenza prevention and treatment. That broadcast is now available online for anyone who missed it.
These presentations are often technical, and are of greatest interest to clinicians and healthcare providers, but also may be of interest to the general public.This webinar also includes a review of last year's (2019-2020) flu season, and an overview on the lack of flu data globally since last March, and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll find an extensive set of slides (View Slides) to go along with this presentation.
Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers
Influenza remains a serious threat to children due to its potential to cause severe illness and death. Nearly 200 flu-associated deaths in children were reported to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the 2019–2020 influenza season. Clinicians play a critical role in immunizing children, the children’s family members and caregivers, and themselves. While early use of antiviral drugs in children can reduce the duration of symptoms and prevent serious complications, immunization remains the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications, including death. Immunization is particularly important during the severe COVID-19 pandemic.
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 this season.
Presenters
Fatimah Dawood, MD
Medical Officer
Epidemiology and Prevention Branch
Influenza Division
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Anne Kimball, MD, MPH
Maternal Child Health Unit
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Flor Munoz, MD, MSc, FAAP
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, and Molecular Virology and Microbiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Call Materials
View Slides pdf icon[PDF – 2 MB]
COCA Calls are often heavily attended and are of greatest interest to clinicians and healthcare providers. If you have missed any, the CDC archives these broadcasts at the following link.
Some recent COCA Calls available for viewing that you may have missed include:
Title: Testing and Treatment of 2020-2021 Seasonal Influenza During the COVID-19 Pandemic= Free Continuing Education Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Title: Telehealth & Health Equity: Considerations for Addressing Health Disparities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Title: 2020-2021 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations and Clinical Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Title: COVID-19 & Telehealth Implementation: Stories from the Field Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Diabetes: The Importance of Prevention, Management, and Support Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Title: Clinical Management of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Date: Thursday, July 16, 2020
Title: Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Title: Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Title: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
