6 Myths About the Flu That Might Fool You This Fall

By Cheapmedicineshop 8 October 2024

Myth 1- “You don’t need the flu shot every year.” Reality: The flu virus changes every year, so an annual update on the shot is always necessary.

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Myth 2- “The flu is just a bad cold.” Reality: The flu is more severe than a common cold, causing high fevers, body aches, and even hospitalization.

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Myth 3- “Healthy people don’t get the flu.” Reality: Any individual can get the flu, regardless of age or fitness.

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Myth 4- “The flu shot may give you the flu.” Reality:  The flu medicine has no virus, so it can't give you the flu. It is just your immune system working.

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Myth 5- “Antibiotics can clear the flu.” Reality: Antibiotics target bacteria, while flu is caused by viruses. So, antibiotics won’t help with the flu.

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Myth 6 - “Once you’ve had the flu, you’re immune to it for life.” Reality: Flu immunity does not last forever. The virus evolves, so you might experience it again in different forms.

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