SCDP In The News
The Serious Communicable Diseases Program is a globally recognized partnership between Emory University/Healthcare, the University of North Carolina, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that advances care for patients with special pathogens. Through interprofessional collaboration, the program develops innovative practices that improve patient care worldwide. Below you can find various links to each entity that can prove to be a great resource.
Infectious Diseases News
Dr. Gavin Harris, Sharon Carrasco DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, ANP-C, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, FNAP, and Jill Morgan, RN, BSN from Emory Healthcare highlighted their special pathogen preparedness program, including high-containment care, lab safety, PPE readiness, and coordinated infectious disease response efforts for Contagion Media Day.
Flu Resources
Metro Atlanta Flu Outbreak Worst in Years
Kids Being Hospitalized with Flu
Experts Urge Getting the Flu Vaccine
Children's Chief of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division discuss how this flu season is more severe due to an early start, a new strain, and multiple viruses spreading at once. Despite this, flu vaccines still reduce severe illness and death, and parents should seek care if children show signs of dehydration or ongoing fever and cough.