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Flu Vaccine

Myths:

"The vaccine made me sick." - The flu viruses in the vaccine are KILLED, so a person cannot get the flu from the vaccine.
"I am not at risk." - The flu is spread through person-to-person contact and airborne droplets from a sneeze, which can contaminate everyday objects such as tables and desk surfaces. The vaccine is recommended for people living in large group settings (like college residence halls), and for people with chronic metabolic diseases such as diabetes and renal dysfunction.
"I have asthma (or other lung problems), so I should not receive the vaccine." Individuals with chronic lung problems are at a much higher risk of complications following influenza than the rest of the population. therefore, it is recommended that you receive the flu vaccine.

The flu usually strikes between December and March and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it may infect as much as 20% of the U.S. population, with 1% requiring hospitalization.
The flu is spread through person-to-person contact and airborne droplets from a sneeze, which can contaminate everyday objects such as tables or desk surfaces. The most common virus, Influenza A, travels this way. So, in some cases a healthy lifestyle just isn't enough protection. For many, the best choice for flu prevention is the flu vaccination.
The vaccine is recommended for people over age 50, people living in large group settings (like college residence halls), people with chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders, and people with chronic metabolic diseases like diabetes, renal dysfunction, immunodeficiency disorders and immunosuppression.
Many people have a misconception that the vaccine will cause serious side effects and even bring on illness. The flu vaccine is a safe and effective form of prevention. The vaccine should not be given to anyone who has an allergy to eggs because the vaccine is made from chicken eggs.

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