Augie RayApr 22, 2023

#COVID19 is NOT just the flu! Not only can you get COVID multiple times a year (compared to once a decade with flu) data from Winter 2022-23 shows the fatality rate is 61% šŸ”¼ with COVID. More data:

- Under 65, COVID & flu death risk are the same. Over 65, COVID death rate is 78% šŸ”¼.

- Death rate goes down with vaccinations: 132% šŸ”¼ for unvaccinated, 66% šŸ”¼ for 1/2 doses, and 38% šŸ”¼ than flu for the boosted.

- COVID reinfection deaths are 34% šŸ”¼ than flu reinfection deaths.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2803749

Risk of Death in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 vs Seasonal Influenza in 2022-2023

This study uses data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs to assess whether SARS-CoV-2 remains associated with higher risk of death compared with seasonal influenza in fall-winter 2022-2023.

Show threadEric Jacksch Apr 22, 2023
@augieray have you considered stating the actual rates? Only stating percentage differences often takes the issue out of context. For example, buying 2 lottery tickets instead of 1 increases chances of a win by 200% yet the actual likelihood of a win remains so low that doubling it is statistically insignificant.
Show threadAugie Ray
@ericjacksch Since the "it's just like the flu" concept was the thing I was attacking, then I believe the way I framed the data was both accurate and pertinent. And, I even provided a link AND a graphic for people who want to see the actual rates!
Apr 22, 2023 at 3:35pmWeb
Show threadEric Jacksch Apr 22, 2023
@augieray I understand your intent, and I did notice that you linked to the source. Iā€™m just pointing out that the way in which you articulated your case using only percentages and without reference to other relevant factors, such as hospitalization status, may be misleading.