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Old 11-26-2020, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrprez View Post
Yes. Do you think doctors actually receive training in this stuff? Do you think doctors have time to do the required reading and research to get up to speed? Your doctor is not an expert on pandemics and infectious diseases.
Yes, yes, and no
We all had courses in virology and epidemiology in medical school, and dealt with plenty of infections in residency. In many ways seasonal flu is a mini pandemic. And we all had to read and “get up to speed “, with continuing medical education requirements and board recertification. Please have just a little knowledge before you spout off on something you know nothing about