The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#78 ID Pearls with Paul Sax MD

Jan 15, 2018
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ADVICE

Addressing Flu Vaccine Hesitancy

  • Address flu vaccine hesitancy by acknowledging concerns and offering relatable analogies, like seatbelt use.
  • Strongly advocate for vaccination but respect patient autonomy if they ultimately refuse.
INSIGHT

Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

  • The flu vaccine's effectiveness varies yearly and is never 100%, but it generally reduces illness severity. This year's effectiveness against H3N2 was initially reported low (10%) from Australian data, causing concern, but it may differ in other regions.
ANECDOTE

Man Flu

  • The "man flu" is a term used to describe men's seemingly exaggerated reactions to colds and flu. One theory suggests estrogen boosts immunity while testosterone suppresses it.
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