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The Science of Immunity with Dr. John Flaherty

Science in Society

English - March 08, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB
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They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but what happens when a pig or a bat get involved?  As you may well know, those animals have been linked to major viral outbreaks in recent memory and – thanks to our immune systems – we have been able to fight those outbreaks.

This week,  Drew & Liv bring on infectious disease expert, Dr. John Flaherty to talk all things immunity. You’ll learn about the new COVID-19 vaccine, why playing in a sandbox when you were little has benefitted you to this day, and the role animals play in population health.

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