Ask the Expert Radio this Sunday - swine flu and infectious diseases
by: John Cmar, MD
What is the latest on the swine-origin influenza outbreak, and is it something that you should be concerned about? What other infections are lurking as the summer kicks into full swing?
Myself and Jackie Daley, Director of Sinai Hospital's Infection Prevention and Control division, will be on hand to answer these and other infectious diseases-related questions on the Ask the Expert show this Sunday, May 31, from 08:00-09:00 EST on WHFS 105.7 FM radio. Our regular hostess, the lovely and talented Rudy Miller, will be taking a much deserved vacation, and I will have the pleasure of filling in.
If you have any questions for us, feel free to call 410-481-1057 between 08:00-09:00 Sunday morning, or post them as comments below. You can tune in directly if you are in the Baltimore area, or check out the live feed from their website.
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