The Better Show
Better Flu Fighting
Episode Summary
We discuss what you need to know about the flu and how to fight it. We review the current flu science, why you and your family should get the vaccine and what other things you can do to avoid catching or transmitting the virus.
Episode Notes
We discuss what you need to know about the flu and how to fight it. We review the current flu science, why you and your family should get the vaccine and what other things you can do to avoid catching or transmitting the virus.
Show Notes
- 2:31 - Ian shares a number of interesting statistics on the 2017–2018 flu season from the US Centers for Disease Control.
- 5:28 - We discuss how the CDC figures out when the flu season starts and stops and how the flu impacts our society economically.
- 11:29 - Statistics on the 2017–2018 flu season, including # of deaths attributable to the flu.
- 12:00 - Ian quizzes March and Darren on flu season facts, many of which may surprise you.
- 17:20 - Darren calls for a rules review after March takes an early lead on the quiz.
- 30:40 - The prevalence of anit-vax content on Pinterest.
- 35:30 - The effectiveness of new nasal spray flu vaccines.
- 37:05 - A new flu vaccine in the form of a trans-dermal patch.
- 39:05 -What is a "quadrivalent" flu vaccine and why should you ask your doctor about it.
- 40:50 - The first anti-flu drug approved by the FDA in 20 years and how it works.
- 42:50 - Things you can do to reduce your risk of contracting the flu.
- 43:40 - How long can the flu virus survive in the air?
- 47:55 - The best time to get a flu vaccine for the current season and where you can get a flu shot.
- 53:55 - "Starve a cold. Feed a fever" and why you shouldn't rely on Saturday Night Live for health advice.
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