The Jordan Harbinger Show 320: Dennis Carroll | Planning an End to the Pandemic Era
Mar 3, 2020
Dennis Carroll, former USAID director for pandemic influenza and now with The Global Virome Project, dives into crucial pandemic preparedness. He explains the difference between epidemics and pandemics, stressing that the next flu outbreak is inevitable. Carroll addresses the pressing issue of vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public health. He warns about the risks of wildlife encroachment on human health and emphasizes the need for community responsibility in preventing future viral threats.
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Flu Virus Mutation
- Flu viruses constantly swap genetic material, creating new strains.
- This makes them unpredictable and dangerous, as a deadly strain could become highly transmissible.
Emerging Viral Threats
- Emerging viral threats are often mutations of existing viruses.
- These mutations can make them deadlier or more contagious.
Population Growth and Viral Spillover
- Human population growth and encroachment on wildlife habitats increase the risk of viral spillover.
- Viruses constantly seek new hosts, and increased human-wildlife interaction creates more opportunities for this.