This episode covers the following topics:

• What is unusual about this viral season
• What is RSV and when should parents worry about it
• Preventing RSV
• The flu compared to other viruses
• Preventing the Flu
• The most recent COVID variant and children
• The most recent antibiotic shortage and it's effect on kids

About Dr. John Pinson:

Dr. John Pinson was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. He attended the University of Akron for undergraduate school and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) for medical school. After completing his education, Dr. Pinson started his residency in Pensacola, Florida with the University of Florida program at Sacred Heart Hospital. After completion of his training, he decided to trade the snow for the sun and stay in Florida to begin primary care pediatrics. Dr. Pinson has been with Pediatric Associates for 2.5 years and was recently promoted to Assistant Lead Physician at the Hollywood office. 

Resources Mentioned:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/

 American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.aap.org/

HealthyChildren.org https://healthychildren.org/