Influenza
infectious disease caused by an influenza virus
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COVID Part 2: Masks, long COVID, boosters, mandates, treatments, and more
Peter Attia MD
A viral infection referenced for its historical pattern of pandemic to endemic transition (Spanish Flu) and as a comparison to COVID-19's severity.
#126–Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep & immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, & his book
Peter Attia MD
Reference for immune response to vaccinations. Not getting sufficient sleep before a flu shot can reduce antibody response by over 50%.
Michael Mina: Rapid Testing, Viruses, and the Engineering Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast #146
Lex Fridman
A different viral system that predisposes to severe bacterial infections, showing complex interactions between pathogens.
Early Thoughts On a Pandemic: A Conversation with Amesh Adalja (Episode #191)
Sam Harris
A common respiratory illness used as a baseline to compare the severity and contagiousness of the novel coronavirus.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - The Basics
Ali Abdaal
The common flu, which infects about 40 million people annually and causes around 400,000 deaths worldwide, often overlooked compared to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Q&A #1 with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.
FoundMyFitness
The common flu, mentioned as having a clinical spectrum similar to COVID-19 in children and as a viral illness that can lead to pneumonia.