FACULTY:
Tess Barton, MD is a pediatric infectious disease expert professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
OVERVIEW:
In this episode, Dr. Barton sheds light on the various diseases transmitted by ticks and emphasizes the importance of tick checks after outdoor activities. She discusses effective flea prevention methods for household pets to reduce flea infestations and protect your children. She also explores the unsettling realm of chiggers, their itchy bites and traditional remedies, as well as valuable tips on recognizing different insect bites to help identify and manage them effectively. Additionally, she touches upon the dangers of venomous spider bites, and briefly discusses the viral hand, foot, and mouth disease.
OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increase 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 0.25 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:
6/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2026