The flu shot can NOT make you sick, however you may feel a few mild flu-like symptoms and that (in my opinion) could be a good thing. Let’s break it down. When you get the SHOT you are getting a vaccine that contains either inactivated influenza viral particles OR one that is recombinant. What does […]
Kiddos with the highest risk of complications from the influenza virus are those aged 0-5, and the CDC is recommending all children age 6 months and older get the flu shot this year and every year. Children between the ages of 6 months and 8 years who are getting their FIRST flu shot will most […]
It’s flu season again. And you have a decision to make. Should you get the flu vaccine this year? Before you get started educating yourself on the influenza vaccine (and I applaud you for doing so), you may want to read the previous two articles in this flu education series: So many people are confused about what […]