Episode 028 - RSV, COVID, and Flu... Oh My!!

As has become tradition this time of year, Jason and Scott sit down with our current recipient of the Career Achievement Award and the AOA liaison to the ACIP, Dr. Stan Grogg, DO, to go over the most recent updates on vaccines and preventative measures as we head into respiratory virus season.

The three had plenty to discuss with the roll-out of the new vaccines against RSV for pregnant parents and those over 65 years old, as well as the newest monoclonal antibody to help prevent the disease in our neonatal population.  Dr. Grogg answers some of what have been the most frequently asked questions about these exciting new advancements in battling RSV.

No respiratory virus talk would be complete without discussing the latest science and evidence-based recommendations surrounding COVID or the flu as well, so the trio also dive into what we should be advising our patients when it comes to staying protected from the latest iterations of these illnesses as well.

Always a treasure chest of information and education, Dr. Grogg provides some of the scientific background behind the formation of these measures as well as the evidence behind the recommendations, making this a must listen for everyone regardless of your stage in your education or career.

We want to thank Dr. Grogg for his tremendous wealth of knowledge and his continued generosity in sharing it with us. As he cycles off of the ACIP, we want to wish him all the best with the utmost gratitude. While he may be retiring form this post, he has no intentions of slowing down. Visit www.powerofanickel.org to learn about his medical mission trips and to see if there is an upcoming opportunity to join him.

For more information about the vaccines and injections we discuss in this episode you can go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines or to www.vaccines.gov to find a location near you to receive protection for the upcoming season.

As always, Jason and Scott can be reached at pedscast@acopeds.org if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes. We would love to hear from you!