Cohort Study: SARS-CoV-2 co-infection with influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenoviruses is associated with increased mortality.
28 Mar, 2022 | 10:03h | UTCCommentary: Patients with Covid and flu double the risk of dying, say scientists – The Guardian
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In our latest paper from ISARIC4C we show that covid and flu together is a dangerous combination: 4x greater odds of needing a ventilator; 2x greater odds of dying. So we should test more widely for flu, and if you are offered a vaccine, please take it https://t.co/gI2GQnTRQH
— Kenneth Baillie (@kennethbaillie) March 25, 2022