Common questions regarding the Flu vaccine 1. Can I get the flu from the Flu vaccine? No. The flu vaccine that is injected has inactivated viruses or particles that look like the flu virus to your immune system. The nasal flu vaccine has the live virus, but changed, so it doesn't give the flu. 2. Who shouldn't get the flu vaccine? *Children <6 months *People who have had severe, life threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or ingredients on the vaccine. 3. Am I 100% protected if I get the flu vaccine? No. The protection varies each flu season. The benefits of getting the vaccine are: reducing the risk of flu illness, hospitalizations and risk of flu related deaths. What questions do you have about the Flu illness or Flu vaccine? #preventflu #vaccinesprotect #fluillness #influenza #preventivemedecine #fluseason #fluvaccine #askdrg https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_j1WwJR-_/?igshid=1csdsp64t41gz
