PRACTICE ALERT PODCAST

Flu activity & measles outbreaks: Where we stand, steps we can take

J Fam Pract. 2019 January;68(1):audio
By
Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread influenza activity in 36 states. In addition, there are active measles outbreaks on both the East and West coasts. Dr. Campos-Outcalt describes the steps that family physicians can take to help prevent the spread of these infectious diseases.


 

Resources

Measles (Robeola). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html. Updated January 28, 2019. Accessed January 31, 2019.

Influenza (Flu). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm. Updated January 25, 2019. Accessed January 31, 2019.

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