In this episode, Justin and Jordan bring on the help of Immunologist, Dr. Zrinka Orešković, to discuss viruses, vaccines and the complex situation behind the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19, as caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2. Episode Summary 00:00-2:00 SPONSORS & PROMO CODES03:30 What is a Virus? What differentiates them in general? 04:45 A Virus isn’t alive 05:52 Virus & Bacterial Comparisons07:00 What is COVID-19 Specifically?09:00 Symptoms?10:12 Barrier Protections10:56 It’s Still New!!11:45 Comparisons with other Coronaviruses 12:54 Incubation Period Analogy13:59 Symptoms are connected with disease onset BUT…15:22 What are the immune system responses?15:55 Viral Presentation 16:30 Viral Signaling & Mediators17:36 Immune Modulatory Responses19:15 Specialized Cells for Viral Targeting20:10 Viral Invasion of Immune System; Hijacking!21:30 Re-Infection?22:55 Vaccine Development &  Use of Plasma of Formerly Infected Patient25:00 Clinical Trials-Difficulties25:37 Vaccine Mechanisms27:20 VACCINATIONS WORK30:20 Lesson learned for Anti-Vaxxers?30:55 Healthcare Systems. Is this a Wakeup Call for the U.S. ?33:15 What are “Pre-Existing Conditions” listed in COVID Reportings?35:55 Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes as AutoImmune Diseases?37:30 Immune Deficiencies & Difficulty Fighting Viral Infections39:05 Hospital Acquired Infections & Secondary Infections to Viral Infections 42:00 Conclusions & Wrap-UpMore info on Dr. Zrinka Orešković can be found here.SponsorsConsistency Breeds GrowthUse Promo Code: "CBG"Genopalate (United States Only)Use Promo Code: "CBG"Xendurance-Shop Through This Link!!The Starving PodcastInstagram:  @the_starving_podcastJustin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbgJordan's Instagram:  @sleepinginonschooldaysGmail: thestarvingpodcast@gmail.comMusic: The New Idea StoreFB: The New Idea StoreGmail: thenewideastore@gmail.com