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Exploding Myths about the Flu and Flu Vaccines

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Published: October 28, 2018 by RHJ Producer

About 40 percent of eligible people have been vaccinated against the flu in recent years, but many more might do so were it not for persistent myths about the disease and its vaccine. For example, a new survey shows that more than half of parents believe the flu shot can cause the flu. Experts explain why those myths aren’t true and set the record straight.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. William Schaffner, Professor of Preventive Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Dr. Jean Moorjani, pediatric hospitalist, Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, Orlando, FL
  • Dr. Michael Deem, Professor of Bioengineering, Physics & Astronomy, Rice University

Links for more info:

  • Dr. Schaffner – More info
  • Dr. Moorjani – More Info
  • Dr. Deem – More Info
Program #: 18-43Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Fact or Fiction| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Misinformation| Myths| Vaccination| VirusesMedical Conditions: InfluenzaGuests: Dr. Jean Moorjani| Dr. Michael Deem| Dr. William SchaffnerInstitutions & Organizations: Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital| Rice University| Vanderbilt University| Vanderbilt University School of MedicineProducers: Jason Dickey
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