Jesse Papenburg

Dr. Jesse Papenburg, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, shares alarming insights about rising pediatric flu hospitalizations and the critical need for vaccinations. He highlights the harsh impact of the H3N2 strain and the lack of prior immunity in children. Virologist Angela Rasmussen warns of significant gaps in surveillance data and the increasing severity of the current flu season, influenced by low vaccination rates and misinformation. Both experts emphasize the urgent need for parents to vaccinate their children this season.