Bug Bites and Beyond: Summer Safety for Pediatric Practitioners, Part One

FACULTY: Tess Barton, MD is a pediatric infectious disease expert professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Welcome to Pediatrics Now with your host Holly Wayment.

OVERVIEW: In this episode, Dr. Barton shares insights on distinguishing between mosquito and bed bug bites, offers practical advice for busy pediatric practitioners, and discusses effective treatment methods. She delves into the signs of bed bug infestations, the importance of proper insect repellents, and the risks associated with other biting critters like fleas and chiggers. Dr. Barton also provides valuable tips for preventing bites and the potential health concerns they pose, including West Nile virus and murine typhus.

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increase awareness and education for pediatric providers,

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS: Tess Barton, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance. Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation. RELEASE DATE: 6/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/31/2026