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    9 Cold And Flu Myths To Stop Believing This Winter

    You won't get the flu from a flu shot, and other real talk about winter sickness.

    1. You can get the flu from a flu shot.

    2. The flu vaccine will definitely keep you from getting the flu.

    3. Being cold causes a cold.

    4. Feed a cold, starve a fever.

    5. Pregnant women shouldn't get the flu shot.

    6. Healthy young people shouldn't get the flu shot.

    7. Vitamin C prevents colds.

    8. Zinc cures colds.

    9. Dairy will make your cold worse.