Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Breaks Down 2026's Illnesses - Feat. Dr. Alejandro Jordan

In this episode of Caring Well, Dr. Middleton sits down with pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Alejandro Jordan to break down what parents need to know after this year's tough sick season. From flu vaccine mismatches to the growing concern around measles outbreaks, they explain what's really happening - and what actually matters for your child's health. They also tackle common misconceptions about immunity, frequent illness in kids, whether supplements really work, and much more.

Topics include:

• Flu season recap and vaccine effectiveness 
• Measles outbreaks and herd immunity
• COVID-19 today and hybrid immunity
• When to worry about your child being sick
• Immune system myths vs. reality

WATCH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/D3WK949JY1c

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Key Takeaways: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ad-tf_j_1GfnuQa35XyC7L5LPwwpBLu/view?usp=drive_link

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
01:12 Recapping This Year's Sick Season
02:32 Understanding Flu Variants
05:07 Why Flu Vaccines Aren't Always Perfect
08:08 Flu Vaccination: Is It Worth It?
11:04 Recognizing Severe Flu in Kids
13:29 Preventive Strategies & Common Myths
15:15 Public Health Messaging and Vaccines
16:56 The Measles Comeback & Vaccine Rates
21:46 COVID-19: Six Years In
26:26 Other Hot Topics: TB, Lyme, & Carriers
43:43 Lessons, Communication, and Final Tips

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