We Skipped Flu Season. That's Bad

The video discusses the potential 'twindemic' of influenza and COVID-19, which was mitigated by social interventions that reduced flu transmission. It highlights the challenges faced in flu vaccine development due to fewer flu cases in 2020-2021. The video explains global influenza preparedness, the rapid mutation of the virus, and the role of animals as mixing vessels. It also addresses the challenges in flu surveillance due to data gaps and the implications for future flu seasons, emphasizing the importance of herd immunity and vaccination.

What challenges do experts face in flu vaccine development due to the lack of flu cases in the previous season?

What potential benefits could arise from the lack of flu cases in the previous season?