Mailbag: Should You Get a Vaccine Booster?
“Do I really need to get a new COVID shot? I already have the first one.” – Carol from Cape Coral, FL Dear Carol, You’re not alone. It can be difficult to decide whether or not to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. So, let’s look at some things I advise patients to consider before getting a...
MAILBAG: The TRUTH About the Flu Shot
“I’m nervous about catching the flu. Especially with the new COVID variant around. What can I do to avoid getting sick? What do you think about the flu shot?” – Emilia from Plainfield, IN Hi Emilia, Giving the flu shot a thumbs up or thumbs down isn’t as straightforward as it might sound. There are...
MAILBAG: Should You Say "Yes" to the Flu Shot? (or Not?)
“What’s your take on the flu vaccine? I can’t decide if I should get it.” -Veronica, from Cleveland, OH Hi Veronica, The choice to get the flu vaccine or not is very personal. There’s no single answer that applies to everyone. But I can share some of the guidelines I use to help my patients...
MAILBAG: Is the Flu Shot RIGHT for YOU?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, “Along with COVID, I’m worried about getting the flu this year. What do you recommend for avoiding the flu? The flu shot?” – Mike from Park City, UT Hi Mike, I’ll be honest. The flu vaccine COULD have a better long-term track record. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Breakthrough COVID Infections!? (Shocking)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, One of the big unanswered questions about the COVID-19 vaccination is will it prevent you from getting an infection… After all, you have to get a new flu shot every year… so why would this be any different? But the truth is this: in life, there are no guarantees. And...
The Flu Ups Your Risk of This Disease by 12%
Dear Reader, The pressure is on! Everywhere… from your local pharmacy to doctor, they’re all urging you to get the flu vaccine. Now, I’m all for mainstream medicine that works. But the flu vaccine has a very spotty record (on GOOD years it is 50 percent effective)! However, the flu is nothing to sneeze at — it can be a very serious disease. And new study shows that...