Myths of vaccination against influenza discredited

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Myths of vaccination against influenza discredited







We've all seen amazing headlines from celebrities who canceled a concert due to the flu or people who died from the disease.



The flu is responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths per year on average in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An effective and important way to protect yourself is to get the flu vaccine. But there are many myths and misunderstandings about this vaccine.



Here are some myths and truths about flu shots.





1. Everyone needs the flu vaccine. True or false?
True. For the 2018-19 influenza season, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends annual influenza vaccination for anyone 6 months or older who does not have a health condition that can cause a complication. The inactivated flu vaccine is also recommended for pregnant women.





2. If you received the flu shot last year, you will not need it again this year. True or false?
False. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommends annual routine immunizations. Different strains of flu can be present each year. It is important to be protected each year with the most recent strains that could cause serious illness.





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A person receives the flu vaccine in this undated stock photo.



3. You can get the flu from the vaccine. True or false?
False. The flu vaccine contains an inactivated virus, which means that you really can not get the flu infection by injection. However, there are possible mild side effects of the injection, such as pain, headache, fever and nausea. You should seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as shortness of breath, hoarseness, or swelling of the eyes or lips.





4. There is only one type of flu vaccine. True or false?
False. In reality, there are usually at least three types of vaccines available, made with different strains of influenza. Currently, most places carry quadrivalent inactivated vaccine. Your health professional will individually determine what type of flu vaccine is best for you.





5. If you have an egg allergy, you can still get the flu vaccine. True or false?
It is true, with conditions. Both the AAFP and the CDC claim that people with a history of severe allergic reactions to eggs, which does not simply mean urticaria, since it is a mild reaction, can be vaccinated, but should be vaccinated against the flu in an outpatient or outpatient setting. instead of at work or in a pharmacy. This includes, among others, hospitals, clinics, health departments and doctors' offices. Administration of the vaccine should be supervised by a physician who is able to recognize and manage severe allergic reactions.





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In this undated stock photo, a sign for flu shots is displayed at a pharmacy.



6. It is OK to wait until it cools to get the flu vaccine. True or false?
False. The flu season can start in early October and end in March, but you can get the flu at any time of the year. It is difficult to predict the severity of each flu season or strains and the duration duration that may put you at risk. Therefore, if you have flu symptoms outside of the designated flu season, seek medical help.





7. If you are pregnant, do not receive the flu vaccine, as it may harm your unborn baby. True or false?
False. Pregnant women should receive the seasonal influenza vaccine because pregnancy puts them at greater risk of getting very sick if they get the flu. It is known that the type of inactive vaccine that is given to all pregnant women does not cause any risk to the baby.





8. If you feel well, you should still receive the flu vaccine. True or false?
True. While some people, including the elderly and people with compromised immune systems, are more likely to develop life-threatening complications from the flu shot, anyone can get sick from the flu. In addition, the flu vaccine, like other vaccines, works best through what is called "herd immunity," which means that the more people who receive the vaccine, the less the disease will spread.





9. The flu vaccine causes autism. True or false?
False. According to the CDC, numerous studies have analyzed this problem and have not found a link between vaccines and autism.





10. You can only receive the flu shot at the doctor's office. True or false?
False. Grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors' offices and hospitals offer flu shots. It does not matter where you go because everyone uses the same vaccine. It is important to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible.





Dr. Tambetta Ojong is a family medicine resident at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and a member of the ABC News Medical Unit.

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