Doctor Discussion: Influenza (Flu) - with Dr. Young

Doctor Discussion: Influenza (Flu) - with Dr. Young

For the next Carbon Health Healthcare Q&A we are joined by Dr. Justin Young to answer your questions about influenza & the flu shot (vaccine). You can find Justin on Twitter @YoungDocJustin. For more information about Carbon Health (and to sign up for a flu shot!) please visit their website: https://carbonhealth.com TIMESTAMPS 0:32 – What is the flu? What is influenza? 3:24 – What are the different type of flu vaccines available? *Information on FluMist, Flu Vaccine 65+ years old 4:47 – How do researchers predict this years flu strain? 5:41 – When should someone get their flu shot? 7:13 – Should I get a flu shot? 9:05 – Community benefits from flu shots 9:59 – Flu vs Covid-19 Information 11:56 – Flu vs Covid vaccines 14:36 – New technology for the flu. Universal flu shot? 18:33 – Why do we have different vaccination methods? 19:30 – Research and testing for vaccines 19:41 – Supplements and the flu. Do Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D prevent flu?