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This is an inaccurate assessment. Though weighed down by infant mortality, an average American would not expect to reach the age where COVID becomes significant
by PraetorianGourd 5y ago
This is an inaccurate assessment. Though weighed down by infant mortality, an average American would not expect to reach the age where COVID becomes significantly dangerous (55-60 years old).
1918 flu did not discriminate by age like covid does.
See: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/09/covid-19-vaccine-status-age-discrimination.html https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/09/covid-19-vaccine-sta...
- 1123581321 5y agoIn the 1910s, the typical lifespan of those who did not die in infancy or childhood was similar to day: 70-85 years. But yes, certainly a significant chance of child mortality or having died in the Great War.