What happened to the flu?
Researchers and public health officials have seen an intriguing decline in influenza cases across the United States and most of the world. After countless awareness campaigns, it seems like the ongoing pandemic may have played a role in helping squash this wintery nuisance — at least for this season.
In this Public Health Out Loud episode, Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan highlight the factors that could be contributing to the decline of flu cases. They also take a step back and reflect on the rise of the first modern pandemic.
Tune in to hear a thorough breakdown of the similarities and differences between the flu and COVID-19. Most importantly, hear why COVID-19 has been so successful in spreading to communities and the significance of keeping our guard up in these challenging times.