 Hi, I'm Dr. Sobi, the Infectious Disease Specialist. It's the flu season. It's always good to stay healthy and protected. And one of the most important things to know is about the facts and the myths of the flu infection. In fact, the flu vaccine was made from an inactivated virus that cannot transmit the infection. Just remember that the vaccine needs about one to two weeks to give you full protection from being infected by the flu. Getting the flu vaccine is just one thing that you need to do to get protected from acquiring the flu. It's always good to stay away from being in contact with people who they got the flu. Try to avoid shearing mugs, towels, and try to consider anti-viral medications. Anybody six months or older should get the flu shot. The fact is that the flu virus gets changed from year to year and the vaccine should get changed as well. That's why it's very important to consider getting vaccinated annually. You acquire the flu if you get exposed to the virus. So leaving the house into a cold weather without wearing extra clothes is not considered a high risk to acquire the flu. As I said, the flu infection, you get it if you get exposed to the virus itself. Again, I'm Dr. Sobi, the Infectious Disease Specialist. Just as a reminder, it's very important to protect yourself during the flu season. My advice to everybody is to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible. And just remember that the flu vaccine is one thing to do to protect yourself from getting the flu infection. Remember that the vaccine needs about one to two weeks to give you full protection. Try to stay safe and healthy during the flu season.