
Can the flu shot actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight
Fox News
Nearly 30% believe flu shots cause influenza, but experts say this is impossible. Learn why vaccines trigger side effects and how to tell the difference.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Dr. Samantha Picking, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, said it’s a "common misconception" that the shot can give you the flu.
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