{"id":329022,"date":"2025-11-04T10:11:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/?p=329022"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:40:05","slug":"what-everyone-should-know-about-the-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/blog\/what-everyone-should-know-about-the-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"What everyone should know about the flu and flu shots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the weather cools down, flu season starts to heat up\u2014and with it comes a mix of sniffles, questions, and myths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. For most people, the flu means about a week of feeling under the weather with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue. But for some\u2014especially pregnant women, infants, young children, and older adults\u2014the flu can cause serious complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Ovia Health by Labcorp, we know that accurate, evidence-based guidance is one of the best ways to protect families. Let\u2019s clear up the most common misconceptions and help you prepare for a healthy flu season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Flu myths vs. facts<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Flu shots can give you the flu.<\/strong><\/td><td>Flu shots contain inactivated (dormant) virus\u2014so you <em>can\u2019t<\/em> get the flu from a shot.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Only older adults need the flu shot.<\/strong><\/td><td>Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated, especially pregnant women and children.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Natural immunity is enough.<\/strong><\/td><td>Vaccines safely strengthen your immune protection and reduce the risk of severe illness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flu shots aren\u2019t very effective.<\/strong><\/td><td>While no vaccine prevents every case, flu shots reduce illness risk by <strong>40\u201360%<\/strong> and make symptoms milder if you do get sick.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vaccines cause autism.<\/strong><br><\/td><td>Valid, large-scale studies show no link between vaccines and autism.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flu shots contain toxic mercury.<\/strong><br><\/td><td>Most flu shots today are mercury-free. Some may have a tiny amount of ethylmercury, a form that\u2019s safely cleared from the body.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why flu <strong>shots<\/strong> matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flu shots don\u2019t just protect you\u2014they protect everyone around you. Vaccination helps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevent flu-related illness and hospitalization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect vulnerable family members, including infants and pregnant women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce missed work or school days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Fact:<\/strong> Flu vaccines reduce the risk of illness by <em>40\u201360%<\/em> in the general population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The power of community protection<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When enough people in a community are vaccinated, it helps protect those who can\u2019t be\u2014like newborns or individuals with certain health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This concept, called <strong>herd immunity<\/strong>, means your decision to get vaccinated supports a healthier community overall.Because flu strains change every year, it\u2019s important to get vaccinated <strong>annually<\/strong>\u2014each year\u2019s shot is updated to target the most common strains expected for that season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Who should get a flu shot?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated\u2014but these groups benefit the most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children (6 months to 5 years old)<\/strong>, including preterm infants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children of any age<\/strong> with chronic medical conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parents, caregivers, and household members<\/strong> of young or high-risk children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pregnant or postpartum women<\/strong>, or those planning pregnancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc9b Infants under 6 months can\u2019t get their own flu shot, so protecting those around them is especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Flu shots for kid<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommended for children <strong>6 months and older<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Babies and young children getting the flu shot for the first time usually need <strong>two doses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Side effects are generally mild: a bit of soreness, low fever, or fussiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf7c <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Timely vaccination each flu season helps keep your little one safe, especially during peak months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flu shots during pregnancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting vaccinated during pregnancy is <strong>safe at any stage<\/strong> and protects both parent and baby. Pregnancy can make the flu more severe, so vaccination helps lower the risk of complications for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type: Inactivated (dormant) virus injection, not the live nasal spray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common side effects: mild soreness, low-grade fever, or fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus: Babies born to vaccinated mothers have early protection before their first flu shot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Coverage and where to get vaccinated<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flu shots are covered under most health plans as preventive care\u2014so there\u2019s no reason to skip it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get vaccinated at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local pharmacies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pediatric or family clinics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your primary care provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some schools and community centers offering free flu clinics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Trusted resources<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/the-flu-vaccine-and-pregnancy\">ACOG: The Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/chest-lungs\/Pages\/The-Flu.aspx\">HealthyChildren.org: The Flu\u2014What Parents Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Stay protected, stay informed<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A flu shot is a small step that can make a big difference\u2014for your health, your baby\u2019s health, and your community\u2019s well-being.Ovia Health by Labcorp helps families stay informed and proactive about preventive care. Stay protected, stay connected, and make this flu season your healthiest yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the weather cools down, flu season starts to heat up\u2014and with it comes a mix of sniffles, questions, and myths. The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. 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