Does a Flu Shot Cause the Flu?
Flu myths vs. flu facts. Here are seven common myths about the vaccination.
This information was provided by the The Henry Ford Health System located in Detroit, Mich. and first appeared on stclairshores.patch.com. The flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family. However, misconceptions about vaccination persist. Here are 7 common myths about vaccination. Flu Myth #1 A Flu Shot Causes the Flu No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. The influenza viruses contained in a flu shot are inactivated (killed), which means they cannot cause infection. Flu vaccine manufacturers kill the viruses used in the vaccine during the process of making vaccine, and batches of flu vaccine are tested to make sure they are safe. In randomized, blinded studies, where some people get flu shots and others get salt-…
