SCCM Resource Library-Resurgence of Old Viruses: Vaccine-Preventable Infections in the Critically Ill

Resurgence of Old Viruses: Vaccine-Preventable Infections in the Critically Ill

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Dr. Ryan Mabes, faculty at Wake Forest, emphasized the importance of vaccines in his presentation. He urged everyone to vaccinate themselves, their families, colleagues, staff members, and patients, and to advocate for vaccines. Dr. Mabes discussed vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, varicella, and meningococcal infections. He highlighted the decline in death rates due to infectious diseases, largely attributed to vaccination. He also touched on the politics of vaccine refusal and the reemergence of diseases due to low vaccination rates. Dr. Mabes provided insights into measles, its severe complications, and the potential for subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. He also discussed the diagnosis and treatment of varicella in adults, noting its higher mortality rate compared to children. Additionally, he spoke about meningococcus and the importance of post-exposure prophylaxis. Dr. Mabes concluded by emphasizing the impact of pediatric vaccination on adult pneumococcal disease and the need for adult vaccination. He urged healthcare professionals to set an example by getting vaccinated and reminded the audience that vaccine hesitancy is not a new problem.

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Infection, 2023

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Type: one-hour concurrent | Viruses R0 Our Friends (SessionID 1118826)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Infection

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Infectious Diseases

Year 2023

Keywords

vaccines

vaccine-preventable diseases

measles

varicella

meningococcal infections

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