Straight-up Fakery

All right—so this Flu Bug joker is prone to spreading rumors about the influenza vaccination. And gossip is just plain unnecessary at this point. So let’s drop some knowledge on this faker this flu season—he’s got it coming

Click for facts, folks…

Myth #1
Symptoms

FACT:
Influenza symptoms include fever, aches, chills and fatigue—it’s not a stomach bug.

Myth #2
Side Effects

FACT:
You may experience temporary soreness— but flu vaccines by definition cannot cause influenza.

Myth #3
Vulnerability

FACT:
There is almost no evidence to indicate the vaccine makes you more susceptible to other illnesses.

Myth #4
Effectiveness

FACT:
The vaccine protects from the most common strains—it reduces doctor’s visits by 30-60% annually.

Myth #5
Timing

FACT:
The CDC recommends vaccination by the end of October.