THURSDAY MORNING BRIEFING WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERTS:
The Flu Season Begins Amidst COVID-19
WHEN:
Thursday, September 10, 8:30-9:00 am ET
WHAT:
A media briefing with experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss coronavirus as it relates to detection and treatment of seasonal influenza.
Topical Agenda for September 10 Briefing:
- The 2020-21 flu season & COVID-19
- What to expect from the flu this winter
- When / how / where to get vaccinated for the flu
- COVID-19 and the seasonal flu: similarities and differences
- When to get tested?
- What has infectious diseases experts and hospitals most worried?
- Questions from media
WHO:
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA—Birmingham, AL
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Leonard A. Mermel, DO, ScM, AM (Hon), FACP, FIDSA, FSHEA—Providence, RI
Fellow—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Adjunct Clinical Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Medical Director, Department of Epidemiology & Infection Control, Rhode Island Hospital
Fellow—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Adjunct Clinical Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Medical Director, Department of Epidemiology & Infection Control, Rhode Island Hospital
Chris Busky, CAE (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer, Infectious Diseases Society of America
Chief Executive Officer, Infectious Diseases Society of America
RSVP:
Please respond to Camille Ahearn (CAhearn@MessagePartnersPR.com) with your name, outlet, and phone number for log-in information for the virtual briefing room.
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About IDSA
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a community of over 12,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases. Learn more at https://www.idsociety.org.