TABLE 2.

Paired Message Recall Items

Fact	Myth
Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a serious disease.	The flu isn't a serious disease.
The flu shot cannot cause the flu.	The flu shot can cause the flu.
Getting the vaccine is your best protection against this disease.	The flu shot does not work.
The flu itself is much worse than the side effects of the flu shot.	The side effects are worse than the flu.
People of all ages should get a flu vaccine.	Only older people need a flu vaccine.
The flu will not be cured by antibiotics.	Antibiotics can cure the flu.
Everyone needs to be vaccinated against influenza.	People who have never had the flu don't need to be vaccinated against influenza.

Adults and children with conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney diseases need to get a flu shot.