Dr. Kali Broussard, Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases

03/04/2026

Learning from great minds in the field of pediatric infectious diseases St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

01/08/2026

I saw online the other day a nonmedical person say that “doctors don’t take the Hippocratic oath anymore”. That could not be further from the truth. We take it. I know everyone at my medical school took it when we got our white coat and again on graduation day. It’s even posted on the wall in my office.

12/05/2025

Flu season is well underway! Please protect yourself and those you love.

This cohort study evaluates the estimated effectiveness of influenza vaccines in preventing secondary infections after influenza is introduced into households.

09/23/2025

Hepatitis B is transmitted through exchange of body fluid, most often blood. It can be acquired sexually, transplacentally, or even from finger nail clippers from a household contact.

Nail scissors, shared-use of nail scissors, and duration of shared use play important roles in household transmission of HBV. Level of education within society in this regard should be increased via mass media.

04/11/2025

Attending the 42nd Dwight A Powell Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference Nationwide Children's Hospital
Staying up-to-date with the happenings in Peds ID and learning from some of the greats! American Academy of Pediatrics

04/03/2025

Measles is making a comeback — here’s what parents need to know. Kali Broussard, MD, pediatrician and pediatric infectious diseases specialist with Our Lady...

03/31/2025

Always use distilled water for nasal sinus irrigation and CPAP machines

HCPs: New CDC report details a fatal brain infection from Acanthamoeba in tap water used in a nasal irrigation device and CPAP machine. Remind your patients to always follow manufacturer guidance and use safe water w/ these devices. Read the report: https://bit.ly/42pBgXp

03/14/2025

Louisiana is well-below recommended immunization rates necessary for

03/13/2025

Need to catch up on immunizations? Want to protect your loved ones from vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and pertussis

Come to Shots for Tots this Saturday March 15th at Kids Specialty Center

Our Lady of Lourdes Health has been serving Acadiana since 1949 and is uniquely capable of being your healthcare partner across your full spectrum of life.

03/07/2025

It’s wild all these vaccine preventable diseases are making a resurgence.

Surge in whooping cough amid Mardi Gras festivities raises awareness for child and adult health

02/25/2025

Measles. It’s not just a rash. It can lead to long term health consequences such as immune amnesia and a late complication called Subacute Sclerosing PanEncephalitis (SSPE).

SSPE is a progressive, disabling, and eventually fatal neurologic disorder than occurs 7-10 years after [natural] measles infection.

Some parents may have heard of measles outbreaks, but most have never seen measles. In contrast, many parents have heard concerns about the safety of the mea...