CDC Update and Listening Session - October 2023: Covid-19, Flu, and RSV-Session Recording

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In this webinar, experts from the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases discuss the importance of preparing patients for the fall and winter virus seasons. They highlight the availability of vaccines for influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as the importance of vaccine coverage, access, and insurance considerations. The experts stress the role of healthcare providers in being the most trusted source of information for patients and emphasize the need to address patients' concerns and provide reassurance regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness. They also mention the availability of antiviral treatments for high-risk patients and the importance of using them in a timely manner. Lastly, the experts point out resources available for locating vaccines in the community and provide information about CDC's COVID-19 Bridge Access Program, which provides free COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured adults. Overall, the webinar emphasizes the importance of vaccination and proactive measures to protect against respiratory diseases in the upcoming seasons.

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CDC

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respiratory diseases

healthcare providers

vaccine safety

antiviral treatments

COVID-19 Bridge Access Program