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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