Diabetes And Weather

Fiction. Most of the time the flu (influenza) shot will prevent the flu. In scientific studies, the effectiveness of the flu shot has ranged from 70% to 90% when there is a good match between circulating viruses and those in the vaccine. Getting the vaccine is your best protection against this disease.

Source: Centers for Disease Control. Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu). (Accessed 10/1/08)


You can get the flu from kissing.
FACT OR FICTION?

Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 01/09