Whooping cough outbreak and a tough flu season predicted
About this episode
Host Holly Wayment discusses whooping cough and the upcoming flu season with Dr. Deena Sutter, covering prevention and care tips for infants.
Host Holly Wayment speaks with pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Deena Sutter about pertussis (whooping cough) and the approaching flu season. They explain how pertussis spreads, why maternal Tdap during pregnancy protects newborns, and when exposed family members should get antibiotics or seek care. They also discuss signs of severe illness in infants, practical tips like nasal suctioning for young babies, and the importance of timely vaccinations—especially flu shots—to reduce severe cases and hospitalizations this season.
People in this episode
Host: Holly Wayment
Guest: Dr. Deena Sutter
Topics covered
- whooping cough
- flu season
- pediatric health
- vaccinations
- infant care
Keywords
- whooping cough
- flu season
- Tdap
- vaccinations
- infant care
- pertussis
- antibiotics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tdap, pertussis, flu
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