St. Luke's Medical Center’s Post

Given the inherent unpredictability and the potential for respiratory infectious diseases to reach unprecedented peaks, we need to emphasize here the critical importance of rigorously adhering to immunization programs adopted in every nation and the pivotal role of real-time surveillance for these 3 viruses. Primary care pediatricians, leveraging viral point-of-care tests, can assume a vital role in strengthening this surveillance and ensuring the meticulous adherence to immunization programs.

It's Infant Immunization Awareness Week. Did you know that the symptoms of whooping cough can be similar to the common cold in its early stages? Whooping cough is a dangerous and potentially deadly illness, particularly for babies under one year of age. Fortunately, a vaccine is available for this highly contagious respiratory illness and is recommended by the CDC for all babies to greatly reduce risk of developing infection. For those that are suspected of having an infection, our targeted and flexible testing options provide support for your patient testing needs: https://hubs.li/Q02r-4Xq0 #DiasorinMolecular #InfantImmunizationAwareness #DiagnosticStewardship #WhoopingCough #StayInformed

Children with chronic health conditions are at increased risk for severe RSV infection. RSV antibody immunization can help protect babies and young children from severe disease. Talk to your child's pediatrician today about the new RSV immunization. Learn more about protecting your child at https://lnkd.in/gVqizTga.

As students head back to school this month, a quick reminder that it's also National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines (such as the flu vaccine) can optimize student health and attendance by: 🍎1. Providing immunity and preventing disease outbreaks from the beginning 🍎2. Reducing the spread of disease in school as a part of an infection prevention control strategy, thereby reducing the: • Number of students and teachers who get sick and are absent • Probability of an unplanned school closure due to illness 🍎3. Reducing the duration of disease and thereby number of school days missed due to poor health

PharMerica's 2024-25 Influenza and Adult Immunization Guide is ready to support your immunizing staff. Current Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)? Sample Consent Forms? Steps to Manage Influenza Outbreaks? All included in the single source downloadable below! #Vaccination #Immunization #Flu #COVID19 #RSV #Pneumococcal #Shingles

Vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases (VPRDs), including influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pose an ever-increasing threat around the world, particularly in the context of declining immunization rates, increased burden of disease and strained health care systems. Recognizing the opportunities and challenges associated with population ageing, there is a need to maximize the impact of effective national public health interventions, including immunization, which can contribute to living healthier lives and trajectories. Register for the virtual workshop Informing National Adult Immunization Strategies and Action in Germany and France to help develop a targeted approach to immunization policy! ➡️ https://ow.ly/ZEJy50S6HCv

It's Infant Immunization Awareness Week. The initial signs and symptoms of whooping cough are mild and easy to mistake for symptoms of the common cold. Later stages, however, may be more severe and have a long-term impact on those infected. Diasorin offers targeted and flexible panel testing options to help clinicians distinguish between whooping cough and similarly presenting respiratory illnesses. Explore our full respiratory testing menu to see how our flexible testing options can help your lab provide the right test for the right patient at the right time: https://hubs.li/Q02rZPbl0

Did you know? Individuals under 20 are most commonly affected by Meningitis. (Source: World Health Organization ) A broken down view of a scientific analysis of Meningitis Patients (Sample size: 559 people) - People under 20 most affected: 538 cases (96.3%) - Ages 10-14: 202 cases (36.2%) - Ages 5-9: 153 cases (27.4%) - Ages 15-19: 107 cases (19.1%) - Ages 0-4: 76 cases (13.6%) Please allow your community to be safe by learning and sharing the Meningitis Symptoms: a high temperature (fever) being sick a headache a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it (but a rash will not always develop) a stiff neck a dislike of bright lights drowsiness or unresponsiveness seizures (fits) 1/10 die from Meningitis, this is often due to it not being recognised quick enough. Let’s continue to prevent Meningitis Meningitis Research Foundation Meningitis Now #defeatmeningitis2030

Floridians at risk for mpox: If you are severely immunocompromised or have skin conditions like eczema, you're at higher risk for severe infection. Immunizations are available in two doses to help prevent severe cases. Stay safe and talk to your healthcare provider about getting an immunization. #MpoxPrevention

Did you know vaccines work with your body's natural defenses to reduce the risks of getting a disease and help build protection? Companies like #Clinilabs run multiple phases of clinical studies to ensure that vaccines are safe and effective before releasing to the masses. Immunization plays a critical role in global health security by preventing 3.5 million to 5 million deaths yearly from diseases, helps to prevent and control infectious disease outbreaks, is essential for primary health care, and is an indisputable human right. #NIAM #ClinicalStudy #ClinicalResearch #ClinicalTrials