QPS Miami Research Myths or Facts about the Flu and Flu Shots
Channel: QPS Miami
Date: 2018-07-27

Welcome to the Q.P.S. Miami Research... "MYTHS OR FACTS of the day", in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MYTH NUMBER ONE 
"The flu isn't a serious disease." 
IT's A FACT THAT...
Influenza (flu) is a serious disease of the nose, throat, and lungs, and it can lead to pneumonia. Each year about 200,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die because of the flu. Most who die are 65 years and older. But small children less than 2 years old are as likely as those over 65 to have to go to the hospital because of the flu. 

MYTH NUMBER TWO
"The flu shot can cause the flu." 
IT's A FACT THAT...
The flu shot cannot cause the flu. Some people get a little soreness or redness where they get the shot. It goes away in a day or two. Serious problems from the flu shot are very rare.

MYTH NUMBER THREE
"The flu shot does not work." 
IT's A FACT THAT...
Most of the time the flu shot will prevent the flu. In scientific studies, the effectiveness of the flu shot has ranged from 70% to 90% when there is a good match between circulating viruses and those in the vaccine. Getting the vaccine is your best protection against this disease. 

MYTH NUMBER FOUR
"The side effects are worse than the flu' 
IT's A FACT THAT...
The worst side effect you're likely to get from a  shot is a sore arm. The nasal mist flu vaccine might cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough. The risk of a severe allergic reaction is less than 
1 in 4 million. 

Thanks for watching the Q.P.S. Miami Research... "MYTHS OR FACTS of the day", in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... 

... We wish you a safe and healthy day!

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This content has been provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm