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Flu myth: The flu shot can give you the flu.This misconception is surprisingly persistent. In fact, a 2015 study in the journal Vaccine found that 43% of people believe that getting the flu vaccine actually could give you the flu.
But even though she hears this one every year, it’s simply not true, because it’s literally impossible for it to occur, says Grohskopf... Plus, it takes about two weeks for your body to develop antibodies to protect you from the flu, the CDC says.
Flu myth: You don’t need a flu shot if you’ve already had the flu this year.If you didn’t get vaccinated and ended up with the flu, that doesn’t mean you get a free pass until next year.
Flu myth: It’s easy to tell the difference between a cold and the flu.(My own comment - While many who people catch a common cold and mistakenly think it’s the flu, a cold comes on more slowly and doesn’t last as long and you can function with a cold and it often doesn’t come with the high fever and body aches that the flu does. And the flu hits hard and fast and typically lasts longer and puts you in bed for several days or more).
Flu myth: If you get a flu shot, you won’t get the flu.Although getting vaccinated can significantly reduce your risk of getting the flu strains covered by the shot, remember that there are multiple types of influenza.
Flu myth: You’re only contagious in the first 48 hours of the flu.Even if your symptoms start to subside after a few days, you may still be contagious, because everyone “sheds†at a different rate. That means you’re releasing the virus through body secretions like sweat and spit—which can make others sick.
Flu myth: You’re safe as long as you wash your hands.Germy surfaces might not be the only vector of disease. Even if you’re on top of hand washing, haven’t touched your face since September, and never hanging onto straps or poles on public transportation, it may not be enough. Have you tried holding your breath?
Flu myth: If you didn’t get the shot by now, it’s too late.There’s no Superbowl for the flu, with one final, exciting endpoint. That means there’s no set date for when a flu shot is ineffective, says Grohskopf.
