Objectives

1. At the conclusion of this talk, participants will be able to explain why children may be particularly susceptible to viral respiratory infections.

2. At the conclusion of this talk, participants will be able to describe the innate immune response to influenza virus and distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive responses.

3. At the conclusion of this talk, participants will be able to identify the threat of influenza virus to children and how we can protect our patients from influenza.