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Debunking six common flu vaccine myths

Last updated: July 18, 2024

We interviewed Dr. Jeff Powis, Infectious Diseases Physician at Michael 九游体育 (MGH), to debunk six common myths about the flu vaccine. These mythis include:

  • The flu vaccine will give me the flu.
  • I shouldn't get the flu vaccine if I'm pregnant.
  • Healthy people don't need to get the flu vaccine.
  • Getting the vaccine is all I need to do to protect myself from the flu.
  • You don't need to get your flu vaccine every year.
  • Children and seniors do not need to get vaccinated

Watch the video above to get the facts about the flu vaccine!

Get your flu VACCINE

Flu vaccines are free and available to everyone aged six months and older. It is safe to get the flu vaccine at the same time as, or at any time before or after, the COVID-19 vaccine.

Flu season typically takes place during fall, winter and early spring. You should get a flu vaccine as soon as possible during this time as it takes two weeks to take effect. 

You can get the flu vaccine at your family doctor, participating pharmacies or public clinics.

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