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ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists

Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Measles
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Vaccination
Post-Covid Conditions In Children
Chagas Disease
Neonatal Sepsis
Vaccine Immunization
Hepatitis B Vaccine
ACIP
Rapid Antigen Tests
Immunization
Vaccination Rates
Sinusitis
Multiplex PCR Panels
Infection Control In Healthcare Settings
Immunization Guidance
C-Reactive Protein
Immunization Rate Arizona
Probiotics
Antibiotic Resistance

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members. No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute or replace a consultation with a healthcare provider or specialist. All non-healthcare providers should reach out to their child’s pediatrician for guida... more

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This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.

 

No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute o... more

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.

 

No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute o... more

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.

 

No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute o... more

This member-driven podcast is a benefit of membership of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AzAAP) and is intended for AzAAP pediatric healthcare members.

 

No information or content in this podcast is intended to substitute o... more

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Dr. Darlene Melk
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Episode: ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (June 8, 2026)
Emily Ngo
Pediatric Resident
Banner University Medical Center / University of Arizona
Episode: ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (July 29th, 2025)
Anne-Marie Saravana
Pediatric Resident
Banner University Medical Center / University of Arizona
Episode: ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (July 29th, 2025)

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Dr. Nathan Price
Host of ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Experts; pediatric infectious disease specialist with affiliations to Banner University Medical Center/Tucson and the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Dr. Scott Olson
Co‑host and Co‑Medical Director focusing on pediatric infectious diseases; frequently introduces episodes and guides clinician Q&A.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Informative and easy to follow along

    An interesting podcast to hear the latest on all things COVID-19 in AZ

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An interesting podcast to hear the latest on all things COVID-19 in AZ.
Informative and easy to follow along.
Clean, practical clinical guidance for clinicians and frontline staff.

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ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (March 23, 2026)
Q: Is there evidence that healthy microbiomes can be boosted with supplements like Begin Health to improve baby health?
The human microbiome is complex and individualized; while probiotics can help reduce dysbiosis and may offer benefits such as reduced risk of certain infections, results are heterogeneous and not definitive, so decisions should be made case by case with an understanding of potential benefits and risks.
ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (March 23, 2026)
Q: Can you speak about immune amnesia caused by measles infection?
Measles can transiently suppress the immune system, leading to immune amnesia characterized by lymphopenia, diminished vaccine responses, and altered immune function; this effect can last up to five years in young children, making vaccination crucial to prevent both acute illness and subsequent immune suppression.
ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (September 26th, 2025)
Q: Question three concerns increasing pushback from families on infection-control policies such as masking and what strategies are used to address these situations.
Strategies include tailored patient and family education, repeated engagement over multiple visits, consistent messaging on why masks are necessary, modeling good behavior among clinicians and staff, involving families in policy development, and reinforcing the protective benefits for vulnerable patients.
ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (September 26th, 2025)
Q: Question two asks about post-COVID symptoms or long COVID presentations in children and what the data show.
Immunization has been associated with reduced risk of PCC symptoms in children, and overall PCC rates have declined as the pandemic progressed, with vaccinated individuals showing substantially lower rates. Most children who experience PCC tend to recover over time, though the timeline can be prolonged in some cases.
ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists (September 26th, 2025)
Q: Question one comes from a reader who asks, in what ways can we improve antimicrobial stewardship as a team across outpatient and inpatient care? And how do we see it impacting pediatrics in the next five to ten years?
Outpatient stewardship needs champions, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and feasible interventions such as clinical decision support, targeted clinician and patient education, audit-and-feedback with longer-term follow-up, careful follow-up of test results, and strong physician modeling. In the next 5–10 years, automation and AI-assisted decision support in electronic medical records are expected to enhance screening and guide first-line therapy, though inpatient stewardship currently has more established guidelines.

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A practitioner-led, member-driven series focused on pediatric infectious diseases, immunization policy, and real‑world clinic challenges. Across recent episodes, topics include vaccine uptake in rural and border regions, interpretation of testing and serology, birth-dose hepatitis B policies, RSV prevention strategies, antimicrobial updates, and vaccine misinformation. The format blends clinical guidance with public health context, often featuring local Arizona data and practical resources for clinicians. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on evidence-based vaccination practices, clinician advocacy, and usable guidance for front-line pediatricians navigating policy shifts and outbreaks.

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