Little girl to the nurse before getting the flu shot, “Will it hurt?” The nurse says, “It feels like a bee sting.” Cue hysteria! Bee stings hurt, and that’s a scary statement! No one, especially a child, is going to willingly stick out their arm and say, “Go ahead and sting me, bee.” It’s an […]
Every year there’s a new flu shot. What’s going on with all these different “strains,” and what does it all mean? There are four different types of influenza: A, B, C, and D. Influenza D is found in cattle and influenza C causes a mild respiratory infection. That leaves A and B. Both A and […]
I’ve said in the past that research is showing the time for the best immunity to the flu with the flu shot would be to get it in mid-November. The CDC always recommends you get it before the end of October. This year the flu is showing up early, so it would be best to […]
Lots of stores pay YOU to get a free flu shot when you use your insurance at their store! Here’s where: * Publix gives a $10 gift card to their store. But of course, this store is only found in the south. * CVS gives a $5 coupon. * Target offers a $5 coupon, also. * […]
