Dr. Oz Just Shared A Talk About The Flu Shot That Doctors Are Calling “Bullsh*t”

A new variant of the flu, called “super flu,” is on the rise. According to data from the CDC, hospitalizations for the flu nearly doubled in just one week as cases increased.

So people, and especially doctors, are not very happy with the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, about his latest comments about the flu shot.

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On Newsmax, Oz said, “Every year there’s a flu vaccine. It doesn’t always work very well. That’s why it’s been controversial lately.”

It is worth pointing out that the reason there is a new flu vaccine every year is that the flu virus changes over time. This year’s vaccine isn’t a perfect match for the version of the flu that’s currently circulating, but experts still recommend getting it to prevent the transmission of the flu and reduce its severity if you do catch it. If you haven’t had a flu shot yet, it’s not too late to get one now.

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After rejecting the flu shot, Oz went on to encourage people to take care of themselves so that their bodies can “beat” the flu if they catch it. He advised people to prioritize “get sunlight,” “take some vitamin D,” follow “the MAHA initiatives” around diet, and get enough sleep.

You can watch the clip here:

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In response, medical professionals such as Jonathan Reiner, MD, Professor of Interventional Cardiologist Medicine and Surgery, are disappointed that Oz did not encourage people to get the flu shot as a preventative measure.

Brian Goldman, MD, an emergency room physician, was more blunt, tweeting simply, “Bullshit advice.”

Another person wrote, “He should have said that to the 250 people in the emergency room at my hospital last night.”

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And another person tweeted, “Translation: You’re on your own folks!”

Did you have the flu this year? Tell us about your experiences in the comments.

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