Last updated: July 18, 2024
We interviewed Dr. Jeff Powis, Infectious Diseases Physician at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), to debunk six common myths about the flu vaccine. These mythis include:
- The flu vaccine will give me the flu.
- I shouldn't get the flu vaccine if I'm pregnant.
- Healthy people don't need to get the flu vaccine.
- Getting the vaccine is all I need to do to protect myself from the flu.
- You don't need to get your flu vaccine every year.
- Children and seniors do not need to get vaccinated
Watch the video above to get the facts about the flu vaccine!
Get your flu VACCINE
Flu vaccines are free and available to everyone aged six months and older. It is safe to get the flu vaccine at the same time as, or at any time before or after, the COVID-19 vaccine.
Flu season typically takes place during fall, winter and early spring. You should get a flu vaccine as soon as possible during this time as it takes two weeks to take effect.
You can get the flu vaccine at your family doctor, participating pharmacies or public clinics. Learn more about influenza and where to get the flu vaccine.