11/20/2025
💉 We hear the myths every year and we’re here to set the record straight!
Common Myths About Flu Shots (and the Facts!) 👇
🚫 The flu shot gives you the flu
✅ The flu shot CAN'T give you the flu. It uses an inactivated virus (or pieces of the virus), which can’t cause infection. Some people may feel mild side effects like a sore arm or fatigue — but that’s your immune system doing its job!
🚫 You only need it if you’re older or sick
✅ The flu shot is for everyone 6 months and older, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare provider.
🚫 I never get sick, so I don’t need it
✅ Immunity changes every year, and flu viruses evolve. The flu shot protects you and the people around you — including those who can’t get vaccinated.
🚫 The flu shot doesn’t work
✅ Effectiveness varies each year, but it still reduces the risk of illness, hospitalization, and serious complications.
The flu shot is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your loved ones this season 💙
