Getting a flu shot? These are the best practices to follow

by:John Domol

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As West Michigan residents have to prepare for the flu season, we continue to deal with COVID-19.

According to Dr. Dan McGee at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the Southern Hemisphere is normally a good preview of how the flu season is expected to go in the Northern Hemisphere, but all indications show that this year will be milder.

McGee credits the improvement to public social hygiene brought on because of the pandemic for that.

Dr. McGee stresses that while extra sleep will not necessarily help you maximize the effects of your flu shot, a lack of sleep will likely diminish its value as your body will produce fewer antibodies.

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