Early Flu Season Cases Much Higher Than Average: Johns Hopkins

The video discusses current concerns about the flu season, highlighting unusual patterns and the importance of vaccinations. It explains the effectiveness of flu vaccines in preventing severe outcomes and debunks myths about vaccines causing the flu. The video also covers the variability of flu strains, the concept of herd immunity, and the protection of vulnerable groups. Finally, it explores future developments in flu vaccines, including the universal flu vaccine project.

What are the two main concerns about the current flu season mentioned in the video?

• The flu cases are normal but the vaccine is causing side effects.

• The flu cases are higher than expected and unusual strains are appearing early.

• The flu cases are lower than expected and the vaccine is ineffective.

• The flu cases are higher than expected and the vaccine is unavailable.

How effective can the flu vaccine be in a good year?

• Up to 30% protection

• Up to 60% protection

• Up to 90% protection

• Up to 100% protection

Why is influenza considered a complex disease?

• It is easily predictable.

• It is caused by a single virus.

• It peaks at the same time every year.

• It is caused by four different viruses and peaks vary by location.

What is a common misconception about the flu vaccine?

• It is 100% effective.

• It has no side effects.

• It is only for children.

• It can cause the flu.

What is the goal of the universal flu vaccine project?

• To make the flu vaccine available for free.

• To create a vaccine with at least five years of efficacy against more strains.

• To reduce the cost of flu vaccines.

• To eliminate all side effects of the flu vaccine.