{"id":22164,"date":"2019-03-04T11:11:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T16:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=22164"},"modified":"2019-03-05T14:17:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T19:17:34","slug":"flu-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/flu-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Myths About The Flu\u2014Busted"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, our news feeds buzz with questions, concerns, and (mis)information about the flu virus. To clear the air\u2014and help you stay as healthy as possible\u2014we consulted with the experts on some of the biggest myths out there.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth #1: The Flu Shot Can Give You The Flu <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Contrary to what skeptical friends may have told you, the flu shot cannot, in fact, give you the flu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe vaccine is made up of a killed version of the virus\u2014meaning it\u2019s actually impossible to contract the flu from the shot because the virus is dead,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/kerlanjobe.org\/physicians\/joshua-scott-md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joshua Scott<\/a>, M.D., primary care physician at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>So, why the myth? It takes about two weeks for your body to produce flu-fighting antibodies after you get the shot, explains Jean Moorjani, M.D., pediatrician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Many people contract the flu\u2014or another virus\u2014before the vaccine takes effect and assume the shot <em>caused<\/em> that illness.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth #2: If You&#8217;re Young and Healthy, You Don\u2019t Need To Worry About The Flu <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that the flu can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/disease\/65over.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more severe symptoms in older people<\/a>, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems, anyone can catch the virus, says Moorjani.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople of all ages, and otherwise healthy people, can get the flu,\u201d she says. \u201cThat\u2019s why we advise everybody to get the flu shot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not convinced? According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdcfoundation.org\/businesspulse\/flu-prevention-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC<\/a>, adults between the ages of 18 and 64 have actually accounted for 60 percent of reported flu hospitalizations in recent years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/cold-flu-season-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>When A Cold Is Not Just A Cold<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your own health aside, consider getting the flu shot your duty to your more vulnerable loved ones and neighbors. \u201cGetting the vaccine keeps low-risk folks from transmitting the virus to people with weaker immune systems,&#8221; says Scott. Higher-risk folks can experience severe symptoms and complications from influenza, including death.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth #3: Pregnant Women Shouldn\u2019t Get The Flu Shot<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite some questioning around the safety of flu vaccines for pregnant women, little research has identified any reason for moms-to-be to forgo the vaccine. In fact, one 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/cid\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/cid\/ciy737\/5126390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study<\/a> showed that getting a flu shot reduced a pregnant woman\u2019s risk of being hospitalized with the flu by 40 percent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/immune-support-essentials\/N-cp9a07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/flu-myths\/immune-essentials-banner-revised-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/immune-essentials-banner-revised.jpg?fit=1157%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1157,213\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/immune-essentials-banner-revised.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cActually, the recommendation is for all women <em>to<\/em> receive the flu vaccine during pregnancy to prevent catastrophic complications to the mom and baby,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.providence.org\/doctors\/profile.aspx?name=sheryl+a+ross&amp;id=198106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sherry Ross<\/a>, M.D., O.B.\/G.Y.N. at Providence Saint John\u2019s Health Center in Santa Monica. Research has associated contracting a feverish flu while pregnant with higher risk of eight birth defects.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is the flu shot very safe and recommended for pregnant women, but it also provides passive protection to the newborn, assures board-certified allergist and immunologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddermatologypc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Erstein,<\/a> M.D. Since babies can&#8217;t get the vaccine until they&#8217;re six months old, Moms who get the shot during pregnancy help protect their newborns from the virus.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth #4: You Should Ask For Antibiotics If You\u2019ve Got The Flu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Antibiotics cannot cure viruses or help protect you from catching them. They\u2019re only good for fighting infections caused by bacteria (such as ear infections, strep throat, and sinus infections).<\/p>\n<p>If anything, your doc will prescribe an anti-viral medication, which may help curtail the severity and duration of your suffering. (As long as you start taking it within 48 hours of having symptoms.) Thing is, these meds often come with side-effects like nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<!-- Shortcode [rr-products] does not match the conditions -->\n<p>However, they\u2019re not your only options: Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/homeopathic-medicines\/N-cp99m8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homeopathic medicines<\/a>, which are made from natural sources, may offer relief from the flu, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/oscillococcinum\/N-cp99ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oscillo<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/oscillococcinum\/N-cp99ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oscillococcinum<\/a>), for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1475491699902084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has been shown<\/a> to effectively reduce symptoms like cough, sore throat, and achiness.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-f-n\/N-cp99ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ginger<\/a> may help ease stomach upset, while certain teas (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/yogi-tea-throat-comfort-16-bag\/yt-7010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yogi Throat Comfort<\/a>) can help soothe a sore throat.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth #5: If You Get The Flu, It&#8217;s Because The Vaccine Didn\u2019t Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While the flu shot isn\u2019t a sure thing, the CDC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/qa\/vaccineeffect.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">predicts<\/a> that it reduces the risk of flu illness by 40 to 60 percent.<\/p>\n<p>According to Scott, that&#8217;s pretty good. The influenza virus changes every year and we must base vaccines on the prior year\u2019s virus, he says.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, even if you <em>do<\/em> get the flu, you\u2019ll likely have less severe symptoms and spend less time sick if you\u2019ve gotten the vaccine.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Myth #6: The Vaccine Is Your Only Prevention Option<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, the flu shot is the best way to protect yourself during flu season. However, there are a number of other ways to keep your immune system strong.<\/p>\n<p>First, the obvious: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds frequently. We&#8217;re talking before meals, after the gym, and while at work. \u201cViruses are airborne and can live on surfaces like doorknobs, keyboards, and even dumbbells,\u201d says Scott. Go easy on the high-fives and cheek kisses, too.<\/p>\n<p>From there, you can also boost your overall immunity by adding a few specific supplements to your routine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/memorialcare-medical-group\/find-providers\/physician\/kristine-arthur-md.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kristine Arthur<\/a>, M.D., internist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in California recommends two in particular: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-c\/N-cp99i1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin C<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/zinc\/N-cp99i9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">zinc<\/a>. Evidence suggests both offer immune system benefits\u2014especially this time of year. In fact, both have been shown to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ofid\/article\/4\/2\/ofx059\/3098578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bounce back<\/a> from feeling under the weather, if not <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nature.com\/ejcn\/journal\/v60\/n1\/full\/1602261a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">avoid it<\/a> all together.<\/p>\n<p>A number of other nutrients and supplements can also help support your immune system during flu season. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/probiotics\/N-cp99jn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">probiotics<\/a>, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4006993\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">support immune and gut function<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-d\/N-cp99i2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin D<\/a>, which plays a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3166406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">key role in immune function<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/immune-support\/N-cp99mj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">echinacea<\/a>, which may stimulate the immune system and support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/immune-supplement-combos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">respiratory health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-e\/N-cp99i3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin E<\/a>, an important antioxidant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, maintaining a strong foundation of overall health and wellness is also key during flu season. \u201cEating healthy foods and getting enough sleep improve the immune system, which ultimately improves your resilience,\u201d says Scott.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Diggin\u2019 What\u2019s Good? For more essential health facts, tips, and inspiration, joi<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>n our Facebook communities,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EatingHealthyVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eating Healthy<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/StayingFitVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staying Fit<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2181619318818336\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keeping It Keto<\/a>&nbsp;today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, our news feeds buzz with questions, concerns, and (mis)information about the flu virus. To clear the air\u2014and help you stay as healthy as possible\u2014we consulted with the experts on some of the biggest myths out there. Myth #1: The Flu Shot Can Give You The Flu Contrary to what skeptical friends may have<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/flu-myths\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">6 Myths About The 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