Flu Vaccine Myth Debunking--Need Input

justcharlie09 · 20th November 2009, 09:50 AM

Hi,

I'm trying to talk some family members into getting the shot. I've even tracked down the place and time to get it. The problem? Everyone's afraid of some vax mythology. I was hoping someone might be able to help me find some really convincing sites to help debunk some of these chestnuts:

1) "If I get the flu shot, I'll be more likely to get the flu this year, and the next, and the next, and the next..."

2) "Haven't people died from the new vaccine? Wouldn't it be safer just to get the flu?"

3) "Flu shots give you the flu, but a milder form, so you'll still be sick after you take it. I don't want to be sick so I'm not taking the shot."

Kel · 20th November 2009, 10:33 AM

Hi,

There have been some great threads going on in the Science subforum:

Should I get vaccinated?

The "myth" of herd immunity

Help! I need reliable sources on the truth about H1N1 & vaccines

Thoughtful responses to this H1N1 poster

There are more, I'm sure... you just have to do some poking around.

Cheers & good luck!
-k

justcharlie09 · 20th November 2009, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Kel

Hi,

There have been some great threads going on in the Science subforum:

Should I get vaccinated?

The "myth" of herd immunity

Help! I need reliable sources on the truth about H1N1 & vaccines

Thoughtful responses to this H1N1 poster

There are more, I'm sure... you just have to do some poking around.

Cheers & good luck!
-k

Thanks, sorry for the retread!

HeyLeroy · 20th November 2009, 01:11 PM

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20th November 2009, 09:50 AM	#1
justcharlie09 Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 405	Flu Vaccine Myth Debunking--Need Input Hi, I'm trying to talk some family members into getting the shot. I've even tracked down the place and time to get it. The problem? Everyone's afraid of some vax mythology. I was hoping someone might be able to help me find some really convincing sites to help debunk some of these chestnuts: 1) "If I get the flu shot, I'll be more likely to get the flu this year, and the next, and the next, and the next..." 2) "Haven't people died from the new vaccine? Wouldn't it be safer just to get the flu?" 3) "Flu shots give you the flu, but a milder form, so you'll still be sick after you take it. I don't want to be sick so I'm not taking the shot."

20th November 2009, 10:33 AM	#2
Kel Chronic Lurker Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Pit of Penultimate Darkness Posts: 445	Hi, There have been some great threads going on in the Science subforum: Should I get vaccinated? The "myth" of herd immunity Help! I need reliable sources on the truth about H1N1 & vaccines Thoughtful responses to this H1N1 poster There are more, I'm sure... you just have to do some poking around. Cheers & good luck! -k
	Last edited by Kel; 20th November 2009 at 11:22 AM.

20th November 2009, 01:11 PM	#4
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20th November 2009, 12:00 PM	#3
justcharlie09 Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 405	Originally Posted by Kel Hi, There have been some great threads going on in the Science subforum: Should I get vaccinated? The "myth" of herd immunity Help! I need reliable sources on the truth about H1N1 & vaccines Thoughtful responses to this H1N1 poster There are more, I'm sure... you just have to do some poking around. Cheers & good luck! -k Thanks, sorry for the retread!