Idaho Matters

Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: September 6, 2023

Schools around the country are back in session and not only are we seeing a COVID-19 surge but, meningitis is also top of mind. So what should we know in order to protect ourselves?

Broadcast on:: 06 Sep 2023

This illustration depicts <em>Klebsiella pneumoniae</em> bacteria, which can cause different types of infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections and meningitis.(CDC)

Schools around the country are back in session and not only are we seeing a COVID-19 surge but, meningitis is also top of mind. So what should we know in order to protect ourselves?

Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System, joined Idaho Matters to help answer that question.