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Post-Pandemic Flu: What’s Really Going On in 2025
Do you feel like the flu is hitting harder than before? You’re not alone and doctors say there’s a clear reason the flu feels different in our post-pandemic world.
In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. David Mishkin, Medical Director of Virtual Urgent Care and Urgent Care Express, explains what’s really happening with influenza today. He shares how our immunity has changed since the pandemic, when Tamiflu can be effective, the differences between flu types A and B, how flu compares to the common cold and why getting vaccinated every year remains key to protecting your health and the health of others.
Tune in to learn how to protect yourself, care for those around you and make informed decisions during flu season. Have questions about protecting yourself in the post-pandemic world of flu? Drop them in the comments below!
Host:
Sandra Peebles
Award-Winning Journalist
David Mishkin, M.D.
Medical Director, Virtual Urgent Care/Urgent Care Express
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