Myth Debunked: Flu Shot Doesn’t Spread Virus, HakkaNews
根據查證結果，以下是針對該謠言的總結：
謠言錯誤宣稱： 流感疫苗會傳播病毒，接種流感疫苗的人比未接種疫苗的人排放的流感病毒顆粒多 630%。
查證結果：
「告知同意醫生」（Physicians for Informed Consent, PIC）官網文章中並未提及「630%」的說法。
沒有證據顯示《美國國家科學院院刊》（PNAS）發表過相關研究。
* 在現有的公開資料中，PNAS 並沒有發表過這樣的研究，傳言為冒名的錯誤資訊。
因此，該謠言是錯誤的。
Flu Vaccine FAQs: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Flu season comes around every year, and with it comes a wave of information – some accurate, and some not so much. This Q&A will help you navigate teh common flu vaccine myths and understand the facts.
Why do I need a flu shot every year?
You need a flu shot annually for two main reasons:
Waning Immunity: Immunity from the flu vaccine decreases over time.
Evolving Flu Strains: Flu viruses constantly change.Each year, the flu vaccine is updated to protect against the strains expected to be most common in the upcoming season. The previous year’s vaccine might not be effective against the current strains.
can the flu shot protect me from COVID-19?
No, the flu vaccine will not protect you from COVID-19. These are two different viruses, and the vaccines are specific to each. According to the American Heart Association, your COVID-19 vaccine will not prevent the flu.
I’m healthy. Do I really need a flu shot?
Yes, even healthy people should get a flu shot.
Even Healthy People Die: Even healthy people can experience serious complications and even die from influenza.
Protecting Others: vaccination helps protect vulnerable individuals around you, such as infants, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, who are more susceptible to severe flu complications.
Common Flu Vaccine Myths Debunked
| Myth | Fact |
| ——————————————- | —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- |
| I don’t need a flu shot if I’m healthy.| Even healthy people can get seriously ill or die from the flu. |
| Last year’s flu shot still protects me. | Immunity wanes over time, and flu strains change annually. The effectiveness doesn’t carry over from year to year. |
| The flu shot protects me from COVID-19. | Flu and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses. Therefore, the flu vaccine will not protect you from COVID-19. You need a separate COVID-19 vaccine for protection against that virus. |