Respiratory Illness Season News and Resources

Respiratory Illness Information for Health Care Professionals from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

The AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases has compiled a comprehensive list of resources on the prevention and treatment of influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children and adolescents. This news and resource page is updated frequently. AAP membership or subscriber login may be required to access some links.

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AAP Recommendations

• AAP Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2024–2025: Find guidance on the prevention and treatment of influenza in children and adolescents in this policy statement and technical report.
• AAP Recommendations for the Prevention of RSV Disease in Infants and Children: Find recommendations and a visual guide on nirsevimab administration.
• AAP Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake: This clinical report offers guidance for pediatricians and others who care for children on the best ways to address vaccine concerns and increase immunization rates, including information about the scope and impact of the problem, the facts surrounding common vaccination concerns, and the latest evidence regarding effective communication techniques for the vaccine conversation.
• Red Book Chapters: COVID-19, Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Professional Tools & Resources from AAP

• AAP webpages on COVID-19, Influenza and RSV offer a robust set of tools and resources to help ensure your patients stay up to date on immunizations
• NEW webinar: Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season. Learn the latest from AAP and CDC experts as they discuss how pediatric clinicians can prepare their practices for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. (Recorded on August 27, 2024)
• Explore your state’s immunization rate in the Interactive Vaccination Map
• Check out Project Firstline for infection prevention and control resources and tools 
• Communicate with Families and Promote Vaccine Confidence

AAP Parent-Friendly Resources

• The Flu: What Parents Need to Know available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese. 
• HealthyChildren.org articles on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
• HealthyChildren.org articles in Spanish on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
• The AAP Childhood and Adolescent Vaccine Education Series (YouTube series) features AAP member pediatricians answering common questions about children’s vaccinations and tips on finding correct information online. 

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Available at https://www.cdc.gov/nvsn/php/ari-dashboard/

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Available at https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data-research/dashboard/activity-levels.html