Elisabeth Adderson, MD, is an associate faculty member of the Infectious Diseases Department and director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Rising Whooping Cough and Walking Pneumonia Cases in Kids: Expert Insights
Elisabeth explains the rise in whooping cough and walking pneumonia is due to "reduced pandemic measures and lower vaccination rates." Babies under one year and the elderly face the highest risk. Prompt treatment is crucial, especially for infants. Vaccination and avoiding contact with sick individuals are key preventive measures. Elisabeth emphasizes consulting healthcare professionals for vaccination schedules.