The Fall and early Winter of 2022-23 were a challenging time for pediatric hospitals in Canada. Very early and intense epidemics of RSV and influenza on a backdrop of ongoing circulation of COVID-19 stretched our acute care capacity to its limits (and even beyond), and tested the resilience of everyone working in child health.
Looking towards the upcoming winter season, what can we expect from RSV, COVID-19 and influenza? Which children are at highest risk of severe outcomes from these infections? Are there new tools at our disposal to prevent these infections and lessen disease burden in pediatrics? We will share the latest Canadian data on these common infections and discuss exciting new immunization strategies.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the disease burden of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 in Canadian children and identify children at increased risk for severe infection
2. Describe the impact of the COVD-19 pandemic on seasonal respiratory viruses’ epidemiology
3. Summarize pediatric immunization strategies for respiratory viruses, including the potential use of long-acting monoclonal antibodies and vaccination during pregnancy.
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