Influenza And Outflew Hair: Post-Epidemic Health And The Importance Of The History Of Epidemics

The document discusses the long-term health impacts of the 1918 influenza and COVID-19 pandemics, highlighting similarities such as cardiovascular issues and fatigue. It contrasts the medical responses, noting that post-1918, practitioners anticipated and addressed new health issues, while early COVID-19 responses often dismissed symptoms as anxiety. The essay argues for the importance of incorporating epidemic history into medical education to better prepare practitioners for post-epidemic health challenges and to prevent the dismissal of ongoing patient symptoms.