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Pertussis Plus an Early H3N2 Alert: Preparing Children for a Tough Flu Season

Pertussis Plus an Early H3N2 Alert: Preparing Children for a Tough Flu Season

Update: 2025-11-27
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Holly Waymet  speaks with Dr. Deena Sutter about rising H3N2 influenza activity, a partial vaccine mismatch, and what pediatricians and families should do as cases climb.


They discuss vaccine effectiveness, when to test and treat, masking and infection control, and specific guidance to protect babies too young to be vaccinated.


The episode also covers a local pertussis outbreak, the role of vaccination gaps, and practical communication tips for clinicians to counsel vaccine-hesitant parents.

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Pertussis Plus an Early H3N2 Alert: Preparing Children for a Tough Flu Season

Pertussis Plus an Early H3N2 Alert: Preparing Children for a Tough Flu Season

UT Health San Antonio