Are you getting a Flu Shot?

Sep 28, 2018 at 08:10 am by bryan


Experts are saying it is time to go ahead and get this year's flu vaccination.

Flu season typically runs from October to March. With October close at hand, it's important to go ahead and get that vaccination because protective antibodies can take up to two weeks to develop.

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Many question, "Do I have the flu or do I simply have a cold?" Dr. Jason Greene with Reeves-Sain Drug Store notes the different ways to tell the difference between colds and flu:



The Center for Disease Control recommends everyone six months or older should get vaccinated every flu season by the end of October.

Soundbytes on WGNS News Regard Flu Season:

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams stated that he is tired of hearing people complain about getting the flu shot:



CBS News Correspondent Anne-Marie Green told WGNS that flu related deaths were extremely high last year:



Sabrina Cupit, a reporter in nearby Atlanta, GA also reported high numbers of flu related deaths in 2017:



US Surgeon General Jerome Adams said to take preventive measures to not spread germs:



The Myths: TN Department of Health

Tennessee Department of Health officials say too many people get sick or die from influenza every year due to avoiding vaccination because of myths and misbeliefs. The two most common rumors are that getting immunized will give you the flu and that influenza vaccines aren't effective.

"We cannot get the flu from getting the flu vaccine and getting immunized is the best way to protect yourself and others from this very serious illness. With more than half of Tennesseans getting vaccinated last year, I am grateful most of us now understand these simple truths," said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. "Those who still believe otherwise or spread misinformation are unfortunately putting themselves and others at greater risk for serious health complications from influenza, including death."

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