An alternative to the “no germs” theory of ⬆️ respiratory infections: Over 80% of the population has now been exposed to Covid and it’s been shown you can be immunosuppressed months after infection. So our increased infection rate, may be due to our increased infection rate. 🤯
What’s the data in support of this theory? Cohorts of children born both before AND after peak pandemic shutdowns have been observed to have higher RSV admissions than those born during shutdowns. I.e. the risk correlate wasn’t lack of exposure to RSV, but exposure to Covid. 🤔
@JeromeAdamsMD The vast majority of those with RSV admissions are under 6 months, majority have NOT have had covid.
@DMurzea @JeromeAdamsMD Actually this year we are seeing more admissions of older children, in addition to the typical premature and very young infants.