Pertussis: Trends, Treatment and Prevention

Tuesday, April 7, 1:00pm - 1:30pm (EDT)

Join the webinar on 4/7 at Noon CT: https://bit.ly/PertussisUpdate
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Pertussis (whooping cough) remains a concern for clinicians. Do you know the symptoms and steps to take if you suspect a patient has pertussis? Join AMA and CDC for a timely update on current pertussis trends, clinical presentation, vaccination to reduce severe infection in children, infection control recommendations, and post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines.

Panelists include:
• Toluwalasé A. Ajayi, MD – Chair-Elect, Board of Trustees, AMA (Host)
• Kimberley Fox, MD, MPH – Director, Division of Bacterial Diseases, CDC
• Hannah G. Rosenblum, MD – Medical Officer, Division of Bacterial Diseases, CDC
• David T. Kuhar, MD – Medical Officer, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC

We are glad you can join us. Share with your network and submit questions in advance.

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Pertussis (whooping cough) remains a concern for clinicians. Do you know the symptoms and steps to take if you suspect a patient has pertussis? Join AMA and CDC for a timely update on current pertussis trends, clinical presentation, vaccination to reduce severe infection in children, infection control recommendations, and post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines.

Panelists include:
• Toluwalasé A. Ajayi, MD – Chair-Elect, Board of Trustees, AMA (Host)
• Kimberley Fox, MD, MPH – Director, Division of Bacterial Diseases, CDC
• Hannah G. Rosenblum, MD – Medical Officer, Division of Bacterial Diseases, CDC
• David T. Kuhar, MD – Medical Officer, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC

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