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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Can Flu Shots Cause the Flu?

We ask a local expert to debunk some myths about the flu bug.

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With a lot of Floridians getting sick with the flu, we decided to address some modern folklore about the vius. St. Joseph's Hospital's infection prevention and control manager Liz Moseley  agreed to answer questions about the flu. Patch: Does the flu shot cause the flu? Moseley: The flu shot cannot give you the flu. Common side effects from the flu shot are sore arm, low fever and achiness. The nasal-spray flu vaccine can cause side effects of runny nose, sore throat or cough. If someone does experience any of these side effects, they are mild and don’t last long. Patch: Is the stomach flu a form of the flu? Moseley: The stomach flu is not the same thing as Influenza. Signs and symptoms of flu (Influenza) are fever, cough, sore throat, …

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Where to Get a Flu Shot

Have you been vaccinated? Just enter your zip code to find a flu clinic near you.

Influenza, or the "flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses infecting the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms include muscle or body aches, headaches, cough, sore throat, fatigue, fever or chills, and vomiting and diarrhea (the latter two are more common in kids). The flu can also worsen chronic medical conditions or cause death. Unfortunately, flu viruses can spread easily via infected people coughing, sneezing or even just talking. Folks are contagious a day before symptoms appear and up to a week after getting sick. It’s also possible to get the flu by touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching your mouth, eyes or nose. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated as early as possible, as it takes a few weeks…

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Cherlene Willis

10:26 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Thanks so much Cheryl for sharing!   more ›

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