Still Ducking the Flu? Review These Myths vs. Flu Facts
Does a flu shot cause the flu? Do healthy people need a shot? Here are the answers to some myths—and a list of places to get a flu shot in Pine and Richland.
So you've managed to avoid the flu so far this season, but you're still worried your luck may run out if you don't take precautions. The Henry Ford Health System, headquartered in Detroit, has released this fact sheet on the truths and myths of fighting the flu: The flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family. However, misconceptions about vaccination persist. Here are seven common myths about vaccination. For a list of places to get a flu shot in Pine and Richland, click here. Flu Myth #1: A Flu Shot Causes the Flu No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. The influenza viruses contained in a flu shot are inactivated (killed), which means they cannot cause infection. Flu vaccine manufacturers kill the viruses used …
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