Are You Ready For Some Sniffles? Don't Get Tackled by Respiratory Illness Season

On this week's episode of the pod, we are doing a respiratory illness season roundup because it is upon us! We kick things off with a discussion on COVID-19 and the newly updated vaccines (including mRNA vaccines and Novavax). We present some of the latest statistics on disease burden and the increase in cases. Next, we move on to flu and discuss how vaccines are updated annually and address some myths and misconceptions about flu vaccines. Finally, we move on to RSV and discuss the newly approved preventatives for infants and people over 60+ years. We walk through the different options and eligibility. We hope you'll tune in and learn a thing or two!

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Resources

• Global Burden of Lower Respiratory Infections During the Last Three Decades

• World Lung Foundation Report Highlights Prevalence Of Acute Respiratory Infections Worldwide

• Global Burden of Upper Respiratory Infections in 204 Countries and Territories, From 1990 to 2019

• COVID Data Tracker

• Four Free COVID Tests

• What We Can Learn from Flu in the Southern Hemisphere

• Interim Effectiveness Estimates of 2023 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccines in Preventing Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations

• Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older Adults: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

• Synagis Information

• Frequently Asked Questions About RSV Immunization for Children 19 Months and Younger

• RSV Prevention and Treatment