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Flu
Shots The flu season is here, but it's not too late to get a flu shot - if you can find one! The flu season in the United States is usually from November through April. That's the time when flu viruses are circulating in the population. However, some people are nervous about getting a shot because there are still fears that you can get the flu from getting the shot. Now, it's true that vaccines for some diseases do contain strains of live virus, but flu vaccines contain only inactivated or killed virus. Some people do get sick after receiving a flu vaccine, but during the winter months, there many other non-flu viruses circulating that may easily be mistaken for the flu. So, if you didn't get a flu shot before the holidays, it's not too late to consult your healthcare provider about getting one now. Click here to listen to this message.
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