Get the Facts About the Flu Vaccine
By Kristina Duda, R.N., About.com Guide
Flu vaccines are recommended for most people in the US now. Are they right for you and your family? Get your flu shot questions answered so you can make an informed decision.
Flu Vaccine Basics

What you need to know about the flu vaccine. All of the different options and how they might work for you.
- Flu Shots 101
- Learn About the Flu Vaccine
- Your Flu Vaccine Options
- Are Flu Shots Effective?
- How Flu Shots Work
- Nasal Flu Vaccine
- Fluzone Intradermal Flu Vaccine
- About the High Dose Flu Vaccine
- What is the Universal Flu Vaccine?
- Preservative-Free Flu Vaccine
- Where to Find a Flu Shot Near You
- How to Find Free Flu Shots
- What is NIVW?
Do You Need a Flu Vaccine?

The flu vaccine is now recommended for nearly everyone. Should you get one?
- Do You Need a Flu Shot?
- Flu Shots During Pregnancy
- Flu Vaccines for Those With Heart Disease
- Does Your Child Need a Flu Shot?
- Why Do Kids Need Flu Shots?
- Do People With Asthma Need Flu Shots?
- Flu Shots for Caregivers
- Flu Vaccines for Cancer Patients
- Do Hospice Patients Need Flu Shots?
Concerns About the Flu Shot

Answers to many questions and concerns about the flu vaccine and how it may affect you.
- Answers to Flu Shot Questions
- Common Flu Shot Reactions
- Can You Get a Flu Shot With a Cold?
- How to Discuss the Importance of Flu Vaccines
- Are Flu Shots Safe for Those With Egg Allergies?
- Did You Get Sick After a Flu Shot?
- Do Flu Shots Prevent Stomach Flu?
- Can You Get the Flu From the Flu Vaccine?
- What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Flu shots are a hot topic for a lot of people. Whether you get them every year, have questions about their efficacy or want to share your tips, you can voice your opinion about the flu vaccine here.
