There's a lot of misinformation out there about flu vaccines. It's important to know what the truth it as we make decisions about the health and wellness of our families.
The article linked below was published in this morning's edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer and addresses the following three myths about the flu vaccine:
1) Flu myth: The flu shot gives you the flu. "But the shot itself giving you the flu? Impossible, all three docs say."
2) Only unhealthy/old/sick/infirm people are really in danger from the flu. "...while it's true that the very young, the elderly, pregnant women and those with certain chronic health conditions are at greatest risk from influenza, healthy people get seriously ill and even die from the flu every year."
3) Flu myth: The flu vaccine is dangerous. "Study after study after study has shown no link between vaccines and autism,"
4) Flu myth: I got vaccinated last year, so I don't need a shot this year. "...last year's vaccine may offer you some protection this year, Congeni says, but it's unlikely you'll be fully protected." Some people are lucky enough to only have mild illness or have what is called a "subclinical" infection, one that is so mild it doesn't even cause noticeable symptoms
Source: http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2011/01/the_flu_vaccine_separating_the.html
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