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There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the flu shot and the flu or flu. Corporate flu vaccine providers explain why the top five have been discredited:


1. Myth- The flu is not that serious, it's a bad cold


Wrong: The fact is that influenza is often a serious and life-threatening illness known to kill more than half a million people worldwide each year. It handles hundreds and thousands of sick people and places many thousands of people in the hospital every year. This results in millions of dollars in lost work and lost revenue.


2. Myth- Flu is a normal and natural condition, most people can expect to get the flu every year, so healthy people don't need it.


Wrong: Most people can avoid the flu by getting an annual flu shot. The best time to get vaccinated is May to June, but the flu is active all year round, so it's never too late.


3. Myth – A flu shot can cause a person to get the flu


Incorrect: Flu shots given by commercial flu shot providers do not contain any live viruses, so they can't cause the flu. What's in the vaccine stimulates the immune system, which can cause temporary mild flu-like symptoms in some people.


4. Myth – Influenza vaccination is only necessary for high-risk and elderly patients.


Anyone who does not want to be affected by the flu is recommended to get a shot every year.


5. Myth- Because a person was vaccinated last year, he is fine and does not need to be vaccinated this year


Wrong: The flu changes or mutates every year, so different types or strains circulate each flu season. Each flu season, a new vaccine is produced to keep it up-to-date and provide the best possible protection to those vaccinated. Everyone six months or older must get a shot every year to help stop the virus from spreading in the community.

 

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