My prescription for a COVID-free 2022

There are several kinds of widely circulating myths or fallacies that intentionally underestimate the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of prevention.

The first is what I call the N=1 narrative — that is, an attempt to generalize about the experience of a single person. It often goes something like: “To ensure that my immune system is strong, I take good care of myself, with regular exercise, healthy food, and supplements. If everyone did that, the pandemic would disappear.”