🎙 The Perfect Storm, RSV, COVID & FLU: Understanding Proactive Strategies Ep 232

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Prepare to master the art of cold and flu season preparedness hosted by Dr. Michael Koren with insights from Dr. Erich Schramm, a veteran family medicine physician with over 25 years in the field. Using a compelling analogy to hurricane readiness, Dr. Schramm emphasizes the crucial steps and proactive strategies needed to protect against viral threats like RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. You’ll learn about the importance of preventive measures such as vaccinations, hand hygiene, and being well-versed in treatment options, all while understanding the epidemiological trends and the profound impact COVID-19 has had on mortality rates.
Discover how to fortify your immune system through proper sleep, stress management, nutrition, and exercise. Dr. Schramm discusses the CDC's updated guidelines for the 24-25 season, highlighting the new trivalent flu vaccine and the specific strains it targets. The discussion also covers the critical importance of RSV vaccinations for older adults and those with underlying health conditions, along with the latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. This episode is packed with actionable advice on how to stay ahead of seasonal illnesses and ensure your immunity is at its peak.
We also confront the pressing issue of long COVID, exploring its debilitating symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and cardiovascular problems. Finally, we delve into the transformative experience of participating in clinical trials, highlighting the exceptional satisfaction rates among participants. Tune in for a wealth of information designed to keep you and your family healthy and prepared this season.
Catch Koren's Key Three Takeaways:

• Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
• Immune System Health and Vaccination Preparation
• Long-Covid Symptoms and Vaccination Trends
• And Koren's bonus for the week - Clinical Trial Participant Satisfaction and Impact

Recording Date: August 28, 2024

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1. Preparing for Cold and Flu Season (00:00:00)

2. Immune System Health and Vaccination Preparation (00:11:56)

3. Long-Covid Symptoms and Vaccination Trends (00:26:54)

4. Clinical Trial Participant Satisfaction and Impact (00:43:06)