The Science of the Current Flu Outbreak
8 January - 17 mins
Podcast Series
Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill
Ireland, like much of Europe, is in the middle of a serious flu outbreak. This week’s podcast focuses on why this year’s influenza wave is hitting so hard, who is most at risk, and what actually helps.
Professor Luke O’Neill explains why flu thrives in winter, spreading easily indoors where ventilation is poor. He outlines the classic flu symptoms — high temperature, severe fatigue, aches and pains, cough and runny nose — and why this strain is leaving many people bedridden for days rather than just mildly unwell. Flu is currently a bigger problem than Covid — widespread immunity has made Covid more benign, while influenza continues to evolve, throwing up new variants every winter.
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