Pertussis: Trends, Treatment, and Prevention

Pertussis: Trends, Treatment, and Prevention
Webinar
Apr 7, 2026
Virtual
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Pertussis (whooping cough) remains a concern for clinicians. Do you know the symptoms and the steps to take if you suspect a patient has pertussis? Join AMA and CDC for an update on current pertussis trends, clinical recognition, vaccination to reduce severe infection in children, infection control recommendations, and post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines.

Speakers

Host

  • Toluwalasé A. Ajayi, MD, chair-elect, Board of Trustees, AMA

Panelists

  • Kimberley Fox, MD, MPH, director, Division of Bacterial Diseases, CDC
  • Hannah G. Rosenblum, MD, medical officer, Division of Bacterial Diseases, CDC
  • David T. Kuhar, MD, medical officer, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC

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