Does the flu shot make you sick and do you need it every year? California doctors answer

The flu vaccine has been around for nearly a century, and still, the misconceptions and conspiracies surrounding it cause hesitation.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity typically peaks between December and February, so California health officials are urging people 6 months and older to get vaccinated now.

Completely false: The flu vaccine cannot make you sick but you could be infected with a different virus around the time of your vaccination.

Read at The Sacramento Bee