The flu is here!

Protect yourself and your family by washing your hands often; keeping your sneezes and coughs to yourself; and keeping your hands out of your eyes, mouth and nose. It’s also not too late to get the flu vaccine, which is available at The Family Medical Center – no appointment necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. (497 West…

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Can I Get the Flu from the Flu Shot?

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Can I get the flu from the flu shot? No! The flu shot is inactive and can’t give you the flu. What this means is that it contains what is, essentially, dead flu strains. When injected your body sees them and trains itself to fight them, but without the risk of actually contracting the viruses. …

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