FACULTY:
Tess Barton, MD is a pediatric infectious disease expert professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
OVERVIEW:
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, Host Holly Wayment and Infectious Disease Expert Tess Barton MD, discuss the West Nile virus. Learn about the virus's impact on the U.S., including recent cases and preventive measures. The discussion highlights the crucial role of mosquito avoidance and public health surveillance in mitigating the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
Dr. Barton also talks about the broader world of mosquito-borne illnesses, including Eastern equine encephalitis, and the alarming outbreak of Polio in Gaza, the effectiveness of the Polio vaccines, plus an update on the HPV vaccine. She also delves into how to talk to families who are vaccine hesitant.
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers
DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Tess Barton, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.
Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.
RELEASE DATE:
10/17/2024
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2027