Flu shots 101 and why YOU need one

I think everyone should get a flu shot, and if you haven’t had one yet now is the time.  The more people are vaccinated, the fewer chances everybody has of contracting the flu and passing it along to somebody who has a compromised immune system.  If you know and love a young adult cancer patient, get a flu shot.  If you don’t know one of us, do it for your elderly grandma, your infant nephew, or just because you care about the well being of a stranger.  Flu shots are not just about protecting yourself, they are about helping to protect your community. Lots of myths about flu shots prevent people from getting them.  Educate yourself so you can make informed decisions about whether or not to get a flu shot.  Here are some authoritative, reliable resources for learning more about flu shots. Misconceptions about flu season and flu vaccines  This CDC article answers questions about whether the flu shot can actually give you the flu, tells more about nasal spray flu vaccines, answers how often you need a flu shot, and much more. Cancer, The Flu, and You: What cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers should know about the flu Did you know that if you have had cancer you are at higher risk for contracting the flu?  Learn more about this and other cancer and flu specific FAQs on this CDC page.  Also see the American Cancer Society’s flu shot recommendations for cancer patients and survivors here. Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine I was thrilled to learn this is th...
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