Many people are letting their guard down because they believe the Omicron variant of Covid is milder than previous variants. Dr. John Carlo with the Texas Medical Association says it’s still dangerous. And, he says doctors are still worried about the long term implications of catching covid. The so-called long haulers deal with lung and heart problems, well after recovering. On top of that, he says when your body is fighting off a mild infection, that opens up risk for things like the flu.