It’s been about a decade since I last discussed risk. Given the pandemic and how folks are reacting to it, it’s clear that this is the time we need to have another review of what risk does or does not entail. (The problem is that too many folks impose their political beliefs on situations- so the risk (or non-risk) of a given path is often lost in the weeds.)
Tag Archives: Infection
Some Basic Facts
I was enjoying some wine with friends (albeit at a safe distance) when it became clear they really didn’t get the whole virus infection/immune response thing. And, I fear some of you may not quite remember (or ever learned about) immune responses. So, let’s do a quick lesson/review.
Come on, doc- just give me a pill
This is the first of a series of discussion on antibiotics. Enjoy.
Flu Flies!
It’s flu season. Which means you should have gotten your shot by now- and, if not, hurry up, because it takes a few weeks to build up immunity. Yes, I know the flu shot isn’t perfect. At best, it reduces our chances of contracting the flu by 60%. But, it does cut our chances of dying from the flu.