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3. Why Are Kids With Summer Birthdays More Likely to Get the Flu?
3. Why Are Kids With Summer Birthdays More Likely to Get the Flu?
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
After struggling to schedule a flu shot for his own toddler, host Bapu Jena went down a research rabbit hole. He discovered that the time of year kids are born has an unexpected and dramatic effect on whether they and their families end up getting the flu. Bapu explains his findings and asks a pediatrician and public health expert what could be done about it.
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (87)
9. Why Fridays May Be Dangerous for Your Health: When researchers analyzed which day of the week most drug-safety alerts are released — and what it means for public health — they were stunned. So was Bapu Jena. He talks with them and a physician this week about the “Friday Effect,” a common problem with big repercussions for the safety of the medications. by Freakonomics, M.D.