Folks might not realize that when a "new" virus emerges is much more virulent (lethal) at first but as virus's mutate (hey always do) they become less so. That's the same course that Covid has taken as it's mutated.
Being a respiratory disease like flu, pneumonia, RSV, etc. (a being a retrovirus) getting the annual flu shot and the available pneumonia vaccines (on the CDC Schedule) can lessen the chances that any of the other can weaken you immune system to allow something more serious to take hold, especially for those that have co-mobilities.
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Being a respiratory disease like flu, pneumonia, RSV, etc. (a being a retrovirus) getting the annual flu shot and the available pneumonia vaccines (on the CDC Schedule) can lessen the chances that any of the other can weaken you immune system to allow something more serious to take hold, especially for those that have co-mobilities.
Healthcare Professionals: Immunization Schedules
Make sure your patients stay up to date on recommended vaccines using these schedules.