VIDEO: Most common flu shot myths

Debunking some of the most common flu shot myths.
If you haven't had a flu shot yet -- it's not too late. It's Flu Season, and it's serious, so do your best to take care and protect yourself and your family.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Bad information is not a good reason to forgo a flu shot, but even in a severe flu outbreak like the one we're experiencing now, many people decide against vaccination, based upon some very common flu shot myths.

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Watch the video above for some of the flu shot myths.

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