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The 1918 flu killed somewhere between 20 and 50 million people worldwide.
3. Global Influenza
Surveillance Network
• Studies flu patterns in alternating
hemispheres.
• Predicts most probable strains of
flu for next flu season.
• Creates vaccines to protect
public from top three or four
strains of influenza.
6. Different types of flu shots
Standard prefilled syringe
Intradermal (very small needle)
Nasal spray
7. Flu Shot Myths
• You can get sick from the flu shot
• You do not have to get the flu shot every year
• You cannot get the flu if you receive the flu shot
• Healthy people don’t need to be vaccinated