Sep 15, 2022
Monkeypox and Flu Prevention in
Children
Our hosts Erin R. Frazier, M.D., pediatrician with Norton
Children’s Medical Group, and Tracy Morrison, project manager with
Norton Healthcare, talk with Kristina K. Bryant, M.D., pediatric
infectious diseases specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious
Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine.
This episode discusses monkeypox and children. They discuss
updates to frequently asked questions like what is monkeypox? How
is it spread? Are some children more at risk? When should I reach
out to a pediatrician? What treatment options are available? The
team also talks about flu and the importance of getting your
children vaccinated.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness classes: NortonChildrens.com/Prevention-Wellness/Classes-Events
- Find a pediatrician: NortonChildrens.com/Pediatricians or call (502) 629-KIDS, option 3
- Clinical Considerations for Monkeypox in Children and Adolescents | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC
- Signs of monkeypox: Graphics | Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC
- HealthyChildren.org: Flu - HealthyChildren.org
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down-to-earth advice for parents of children of any age, from
babies through the teen years.
About Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness
A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children’s Prevention &
Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build
healthy habits.
Established in 1991, Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness
takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits to
children and families, including injury prevention and healthy
lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are
at the heart of the Norton Children’s mission.
Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness is funded through
donations to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. Our efforts
are focused around:
· Promoting healthy
lifestyles
· Safety and injury
prevention
· Improving health
equity
· Connecting with key community
partnerships