There are many, many myths and untruths surrounding the flu vaccine in Arizona , the flu season, symptoms of the flu, how the flu is transmitted, types of flue, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, for Phoenix doctors at Family Practice Specialists, these myths often get in the way of true flu-related science and medicine. So let’s debunk some of these myths associated with the flu so that you and your family can get back to being healthy!
#1 – The Flu Shot Will Cause the Flu
The flu vaccine will not cause you to become sick with the flu. This is the greatest and most often talked about myth associated with the flu – getting the vaccine will not make you sick, in fact it could very well keep you healthy. There is a stark difference between mild symptoms of the flu, which the nasal spray can induce, and a full-blown Arizona flu attack. Talk to your Phoenix physician before getting the flu shot to ensure that you won’t have a reaction.
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