Dr Oz Just Shared A Take About The Flu Shot That Has Doctors Calling "Bullsh*t"
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Key Points:
- A new "super flu" variant is causing a significant surge in influenza cases, with hospitalizations nearly doubling within a week, according to CDC data.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, questioned the effectiveness of the annual flu vaccine on Newsmax, sparking criticism from medical professionals.
- Experts emphasize that despite the vaccine not being a perfect match for this year's flu strain, vaccination remains important to reduce transmission and severity of illness.
- Dr. Oz recommended lifestyle measures such as getting sunlight, taking vitamin D, following dietary guidelines, and ensuring adequate sleep to combat the flu, which many doctors dismissed as insufficient and misleading advice.
- Medical professionals and hospital staff expressed frustration with Oz's comments
